Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Venus Bay.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is it won’t stay flat forever. The first few days are pretty average, with a lot of onshore wind and marginal conditions. Wednesday morning the 2nd of September kicks off with a 4ft SW swell and a clean WSW breeze, but the energy is weak (794) and the vibe is just “meh.” That afternoon the wind cranks up to 25 km/h from the west, making things messy. Thursday and Friday bring some size, but the wind is all over the place – cross-onshore and choppy, so not really worth paddling out for.

The first real standout window arrives on Sunday the 6th of September. Sunday morning, the wind swings offshore from the ENE at 20 km/h, the swell is a clean 5ft from the SW with a nice 14-second period, and the energy is solid (1316). This is your best bet in the first week. The water temp is sitting at 16°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Venus Bay is a reef break, consistent, and the optimum swell direction is SW, which is exactly what we’ve got. It’s a beginner-plus spot, but with 5ft, it’s a fun size for most. Crowds can pop up sometimes, so get there early.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Monday and Tuesday the 7th and 8th are small and messy, with the wind howling from the east. Not worth the drive.

Then things get interesting. Wednesday the 9th of September brings a solid 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is pumping (6372 to 6687), but the wind is cross-off from the ESE at 30-40 km/h. This is a big, powerful swell. At 10ft, it’s expert territory only. The long period means it’ll be a bit straight at the beach, but Venus Bay being a reef, it should handle it fine. The morning of the 9th is the better call with cleaner conditions.

We get another little window on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a fresh offshore wind from the ENE at 30 km/h. Clean, solid, and a good option for the more experienced crew.

The run from the 11th to the 16th is pretty flat and poor. Small swells, cross-onshore winds, and choppy mess. Don’t bother.

Now, the absolute standout of the whole forecast window is Thursday the 17th of September. Thursday morning, the swell hits 10ft from the SSW with an 18-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is massive (9943), the wind is light from the SE at 10 km/h, and it’s clean. This is exceptional surf for experts. The 10ft size is big, but the light offshore breeze and long period will make for powerful, clean lines on the reef. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the day to circle on the calendar. Keep in mind it’s over two weeks out, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Overall, Sunday the 6th and Thursday the 17th are your two best shots. The 6th for a fun, clean session, and the 17th for something truly special.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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