Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Venus Bay for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, so let’s break it down.

The water’s sitting at 59°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The forecast kicks off on Thursday, August 20th, but it’s a dud. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is only 451. The wind is a cross-onshore mess at 15 km/h. That afternoon, the wind cranks onshore at 20 km/h, and the swell is still only 3 ft—poor conditions.

Friday the 21st is no better. The morning has 4 ft of SW swell with a 15-second period (energy at 1526), but that cross-onshore wind from the SSW ruins it. The afternoon is a touch better with 5 ft and a 17-second period, but it’s still marginal.

Now for the good stuff. The real standout is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. The swell is 5 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1136. The key is the wind: a light 10 km/h cross-offshore breeze from the north, making it clean. The break is consistent, and the swell direction (SW) lines up perfectly. This is the best on offer—clean, punchy, and ready for experienced surfers. It’s a reef setup, so watch your feet. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Sunday morning the 23rd is also worth a look. It’s 5 ft of SW swell, 17-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 15 km/h. Combined energy is 1232. It’s another good session for the experienced crew, but Saturday morning has the edge.

Monday the 24th is small. The morning is glassy with 3 ft of SW swell and a 14-second period, but the energy is low at 350. It’s clean but small, maybe a longboard if you’re desperate.

From Tuesday the 25th through the end of the week, the wind goes bad. The swell is there—4 ft to 5 ft from the SW—but it’s all cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and messy. Not worth the paddle.

The second week is mostly a loss for quality surf. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 26th morning with 4 ft of SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s inconsistent. The rest of the week is hammered by strong winds—40 km/h or more from the WNW. The swell holds up to 6 ft, with combined energy hitting 2216 on the 29th, but it’s a howling cross-onshore mess. Kite surfers might be having a field day, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

The final few days into early September stay windy and messy. There’s no clean window to get excited about. The long-range stuff has some size, but the wind just won’t cooperate.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. Clean, solid, and a bit of power. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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