Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf forecast kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, but honestly, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell at Venus Bay, but the wind is howling out of the SW at 16 mph, smashing it into a messy cross-on shore. The water is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Not a single wave worth paddling for.

Thursday morning, July 23rd, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW, but it’s still blown out with a strong S wind at 16 mph. The afternoon clears up a bit, but the wind goes cross-shore and the period is a long 15 seconds, making it a bit weird for this beach. The combined energy is strong (2060), but it’s just not clean. You’re better off waiting.

Now, Friday morning, July 24th – this is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy out of the ENE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is a solid 1174, and the conditions are clean. This is the standout for the first week. Venus Bay is a reef break, and with that long period groundswell, it’s going to hold up nicely. The water’s at 60°, about average. The board is a bit of a handful for beginners at 5ft, but for experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here sometimes.

Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th, are a write-off. The swell drops to 3ft and the wind swings onshore or cross-off. Not worth the drive.

Moving into the second week, Monday, July 27th, has a small 3ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off out of the north. It’s clean, but barely a ripple. The combined energy is weak (393). Skip it.

Tuesday, July 28th, the swell picks up to 4ft SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a strong cross-off from the north at 22 mph. The combined energy is moderate (732), and it’s clean. But the best is yet to come.

Wednesday, July 29th, is a real gem. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period and offshore wind out of the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is 810. The morning and afternoon are both clean, with glassy conditions. This is the other standout. Venus Bay is going to be firing – the offshore wind will groom those waves into nice lines. The water is still average. It’s a bit more manageable than the 5ft from Friday, so advanced beginners might get a look in, but the reef makes it a bit spicy.

Thursday, July 30th, the swell drops to 3ft, but the offshore wind persists in the morning. It’s clean, but small. The afternoon turns cross-on and gets a bit messy.

The rest of the week into early August is a mixed bag. Friday, July 31st, is a total loss. The weekend of August 1st and 2nd has some size again – 4ft to 5ft SW swells – but the wind is cross-on, making it choppy. However, Sunday morning, August 2nd, has a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period and glassy offshore wind from the east. The combined energy is strong (1316), and conditions are clean. This is a solid, promising option for the long range, but it’s a week and a half out, so don’t set your watch to it.

Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th, have some size, but the wind is mixed. Tuesday morning, August 4th, has a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period and clean cross-off wind. That’s expert territory at 7ft, and the combined energy is very strong (2185). The reef will handle that long period well, but you’d better be on your game.

The last few days, August 5th and 6th, have a little more swell, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, making it lumpy. The Thursday morning, August 6th, has a 4ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (1042). It’s a decent option, but nothing compared to the 24th, 29th, or 2nd.

Best bets: Friday morning, July 24th, and Wednesday, July 29th, are the true standouts. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a promising long-range call. Keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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