Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The coming weeks are going to be a bit of a mixed bag at Venus Bay. We’re looking at an exposed reef setup that needs the right conditions to really fire, and for much of this run, the wind gods are not playing ball. That said, there are a couple of windows that should get any keen surfer out of bed.

The first real chance of anything decent shows up on the morning of Friday the 24th. Swell is coming in from the southwest at 5 ft, with a solid 15-second period on it. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is strong at 1158. The wind is a slight air from the east, making for clean conditions. The water sits at 60°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. This is the standout session for experienced surfers only—5 ft on a reef with that long period can push into hefty territory, and the deep-water lines will hold up nicely. Just be aware, long-period swells can break a bit straight on beach breaks, but here on the reef, it should offer up some nice, walled-up waves. The crowds are marked as “sometimes” so you might have some company, but it won’t be chaos.

The other morning that’s worth a serious look is Monday the 27th. This is a morning session only. Swell is 5 ft from the southwest again, period down a touch to 11 seconds, but the wind is light from the north-northeast, giving you a clean, cross-off flow. The combined energy is moderate at 573, but the quality of the wave should be very good. The reef will be handling that size well, and with a clean surface, you’re in for a treat. The same caveat about crowds applies.

There is a glimmer of something on Sunday the 26th morning too. Swell is a smaller 3 ft from the south-southwest, 12-second period, and a light north-northeast cross-off wind. That’s clean and surfable, good for a beginner-plus level at this reef, but the energy is low at 306, so it’s more of a cruisy, longboard-style wave.

The tail end of the run has a moment on Friday the 31st morning. Swell is 2 ft from the south-southwest, but with a 16-second period. The wind is glassy. This is a very small, clean, and inviting wave. The combined energy is 298, so it’s weak, but for a patient surfer on a log, it could be a quiet, beautiful session.

There are big gaps in between these moments, particularly from the 1st of August onwards. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th are all blown out or just messy with strong winds. The 4th has a 6 ft southwesterly swell, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s a washing machine. That setup is more for a kite surfer looking for some chop than a paddle surfer.

So, to wrap it up: hold out for the morning of Friday the 24th for the best punch, and Monday the 27th morning for a close second with excellent conditions. The rest you’ll have to pick through carefully.

Rusty

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