Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Venus Bay.

The first few days aren’t much to write home about. Tuesday the 25th of August is a write-off with messy cross-onshore winds and a lumpy 5ft to 6ft SSW swell – the energy is strong (2806), but it’s just not clean. You’d be better off staying on the beach for that one. Wednesday morning the 26th cleans up a bit with a lighter cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 4ft (405) – small and weak, but rideable for a beginner-plus type wave on the reef.

Thursday the 27th stays small at around 3ft, though that afternoon sees a very long-period 19-second SW groundswell push through with moderate energy (1399). It’s a bit cross-shore, so not perfect, but those long lines might offer something for a crafty surfer at the point.

The first real standout comes on Friday the 28th of August. Morning has a clean 5ft SW swell (1124) with a cross-offshore breeze, and by afternoon it gets even better: a glassy 4ft SW swell (1056) with light offshore winds. Clean conditions, solid energy – this is the pick of the first week for experienced surfers. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop right back in size (2ft to 3ft) but stay clean with offshore breezes. Sunday morning has a very long 20-second period (670), which is more of a point break wave – glassy and pretty, but small.

Monday the 1st of September through Wednesday the 3rd is a mixed bag of messy winds and inconsistent surf. The wind and swell lines don’t align, so expect plenty of chop and onshore junk. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a grovel.

Now, the next true standout is Friday the 5th of September. That morning you’ve got glassy conditions with a 3ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds (987). It’s small, but glassy and clean – a longboarder’s dream if the reef is working. The afternoon gets bigger with a 6ft SSW swell (2069), but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is the window.

Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th are messy again with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth it.

The last really promising window sits on Tuesday the 9th of September morning. A clean, cross-offshore breeze with a 3ft SW swell at a very long 21-second period (834). That’s a lovely long-period groundswell, best suited to the point or reef – glassy, clean, and the sets will be long and lined up. Crowds are possible, but on a small clean swell like that, it’ll be a fun session for anyone who can paddle.

For most of this run, the reef at Venus Bay is the main show. The water temp is around 59°, which is about average for this time of year – not a drama.

Overall, the best bets are the Friday 28th of August afternoon session and the Tuesday 9th of September morning glass-off. The rest is a waiting game.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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