Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright, so we're looking at Venus Bay and the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it could get really good. The key thing here is that we're getting a solid SW groundswell, and with the right wind, this place can fire.

The first standout is Friday morning, July 17th. We've got a nice 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, and the water is sitting at 60°, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing too crazy. The combined energy is a solid 898, which is a strong moderate pulse. This is a classic setup for Venus Bay, offering clean, well-shaped waves. The forecast even says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm feeling that. It's a consistent spot, so you won't be sitting there waiting forever. Just a heads up, it can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

The next real highlight is a bit further out, on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning session is the one to watch. The swell is going to be a bit bigger, pushing 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is way up there at 1419. That's a significant jump. The wind is light and cross from the SSE, which should keep it reasonably clean. This is probably the biggest, most powerful swell of the window, and for the experienced crew, it's going to be a ripper. It's a consistent reef break, so expect some proper waves.

For the rest of the period, it's a bit of a waiting game. There are other mornings like Tuesday, July 21st, which looks good on paper (4ft, 13-second period, clean cross-off), but the energy is lower. Then you've got a long stretch from the afternoon of the 23rd all the way through to the end of the month where the wind is just going to mess things up. You'll see a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds, making it choppy and lumpy. The 30th and 31st look particularly nasty with strong winds, so that's a write-off. The 1st of August might offer a small window of clean surf in the morning, but it's not as strong.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 17th morning is your best early bet for a clean, fun session on a classic long-period swell. Then, keep your diary clear for Thursday the 23rd morning if you want to chase a bigger, more powerful wave. The rest of the time, you'll be battling the wind, so pick your moments.

Rusty.

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