Playa Venao Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.45° N 80.06° W

Playa Venao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Venao sea temperature is
30.0°C
2.3° 

Playa Venao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Venao surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Venao this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Venao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Venao in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 4th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Venao over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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428
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
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High Tide
8:07AM3.25m
8:52PM3.02m
9:15AM3.04m
10:08PM2.93m
10:36AM2.94m
11:30PM2.98m
11:57AM2.97m
00:41AM3.15m
1:07PM3.12m
1:39AM3.36m
2:03PM3.29m
2:26AM3.55m
2:51PM3.44m
3:08AM3.68m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.65m
2:59AM0.97m
3:42PM0.81m
4:21AM1.07m
5:03PM0.86m
5:46AM1.02m
6:17PM0.79m
6:57AM0.84m
7:19PM0.66m
7:54AM0.61m
8:10PM0.52m
8:41AM0.41m
8:55PM0.42m
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Information about the Playa Venao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Venao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Venao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Venao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Venao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Venao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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