Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Venus Bay over the next two weeks.

Water temp is about average for the season, so no surprises there. The swell is a steady run of SW groundswell with periods mostly between 14 and 19 seconds. That’s long-period energy, which means the reef will be clean and powerful, but beach breaks might get a bit too straight. For this reef, it’s a win.

Thursday the 27th starts small. The morning has a clean 0.8m (3 ft) SW swell at 14 seconds, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the north. The combined energy is weak (559). The afternoon improves with a 19-second period and moderate energy (1394), but it’s cross-shore with ripples. Not great.

Friday the 28th has a bigger 1.4m (5 ft) SW swell, period 16 seconds, and moderate energy (1131). The morning is clean with a cross-off wind, but the afternoon gets a light cross-on from the west. The morning is the pick.

Saturday the 29th is a bust. The morning has a clean 0.8m (3 ft) SW swell with offshore NE wind, but the energy is weak (306). The afternoon turns choppy and onshore. Score zero.

Sunday the 30th is a gem. The morning has clean 0.6m (2 ft) SSW swell with a 20-second period, making for very long, drawn-out waves. The energy is moderate (565) and the wind is offshore from the ENE. This is a glassy, clean session for the patient surfer.

Monday the 31st gets a big energy jump to 2211 (strong) with a 1.5m (5 ft) SW swell at 19 seconds. The morning is clean with a cross-off wind, but at 1.5m (5 ft), it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon is lighter but cross-shore.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a mess. The morning has a fresh 35 km/h cross-off wind, and the energy is weak (584) for the size. The afternoon is lumpy and choppy. No good.

Wednesday the 2nd is a hidden gem. The morning is glassy, with a 1.1m (4 ft) SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (718) and the wind is variable from the WSW. This is a clean, fun morning. The afternoon turns onshore and messy.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are mostly marginal with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell holds around 1.1m (4 ft) to 1.3m (4 ft), but the wind kills it.

Saturday the 5th sees a bigger pulse, with a 2.0m (7 ft) W swell in the afternoon, but the wind is a moderate cross-on from the south, making it choppy. The morning is a little better with a 1.4m (5 ft) SW swell, but still cross-shore.

Sunday the 6th is a total wipeout. 2.2m (7 ft) to 2.3m (8 ft) SW swell with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds. Just blown-out and bumpy. Not for paddling.

Monday the 7th is a redemption. The morning has a clean 2.0m (7 ft) SW swell, period 16 seconds, with offshore east wind. The energy is strong (2574). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is the window.

Tuesday the 8th is the best day of the whole outlook. The morning has a clean 2.5m (8 ft) SW swell at 17 seconds, with offshore NE wind. The energy is very strong (4250). This is a proper groundswell for experts only. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-on, but the morning is the standout.

Wednesday the 9th gets a strong breeze from the north, 40 km/h, making it windy and messy despite the 2.1m (7 ft) swell. Skip it.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are marginal. The swell drops to 1.6m (5 ft) to 1.7m (6 ft), with light cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate to strong, but the winds are never fully clean. The morning of the 11th has a cross-off from the north, which could be rideable, but it’s not a standout.

The two standouts are Sunday the 30th for a clean, glassy low-tide session, and Tuesday the 8th for the biggest, most powerful swell of the period – but only for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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