Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Venus Bay.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf worth paddling out for is on Saturday morning, the 29th of August. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the southwest with a moderate 14-second period, and the wind is easing off from the east at 12 mph. The water is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (327). It’s not big, but it’s a nice, clean little reef break for a beginner-plus surfer to get some fun ones. The crowds are *sometimes* here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing hectic.

Sunday morning, the 30th, is a real standout. The swell drops a touch to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds – classic groundswell. That’s a 20-second period, folks. The combined energy is moderate (437), but it’s a beautiful, glassy morning with a light offshore east breeze at 9 mph. For a reef like Venus Bay, that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you long, clean lines. This is the best of the first week, hands down. The water is still around 59°.

Monday morning, the 31st, sees the swell building to 5ft, but the wind is a bit messy from the NNE at 9 mph. The energy is strong (2304), but it’s a "marginal" call. It might be a bit crumbly. Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off with strong northerly winds. Wednesday the 2nd is onshore and ugly. Thursday the 3rd is similar, with a 5ft swell but onshore wind.

The second week is a mixed bag, and the forecasts get a bit looser. Friday the 4th of September morning looks clean with a strong NNE wind, but the swell is only 4ft.

Then, we get a proper pulse. Saturday the 5th of September has a 6ft swell from the southwest, but the wind is a howling 22 mph straight onshore. That’s a lot of energy (2820), but it’s blown to bits. For the next few days, from the 5th through the 8th, the wind is relentless from the west and southwest, making it ugly. The swell gets big – up to 8ft on the 7th – but with a near-gale wind, this is kite-surfing territory, not a paddle session.

Finally, a glimmer of hope. On Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, we get a 5ft swell from the southwest with a solid 17-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the northeast at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1902), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the only real standout in the second week. It’s a powerful, clean, long-period swell, but at 5ft, it’s still manageable for a confident intermediate. The water will be about the same.

Thursday the 10th is similar, but a touch smaller. After that, Friday the 11th drops off, and Saturday the 12th sees a rise in the wind again. The 13th is a windy mess.

So, if you’re looking for the best window, Sunday morning, the 30th of August, is your call. That 20-second groundswell on a glassy morning is about as good as it gets for a beginner-plus reef. The second week’s best bet is Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, but it’s a promise that’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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