Surf Forecasts:
Venice Breakwater surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Venice Breakwater this week:
The surf forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venice Breakwater in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Venice Breakwater has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a tough stretch. The water is a balmy 72°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit.
Looking at the overall pattern, there’s really nothing to get excited about for a long while. The surf is small and onshore for most of the period. The combined wave energy is mostly moderate, but the quality just isn't there. We’ve got a heap of days with "poor surf conditions" right through the middle of August, and that carries on. There’s a real gap of about two weeks where there are no decent waves on offer. The first hint of something slightly better doesn't show up until late in the month.
The only period that even comes close to being a standout is the morning of Friday the 23rd of August. We’ve got a 2ft swell coming from the SW with a long period of 18 seconds. The wind is light from the SSW, creating a cross-onshore breeze, which is a bit of a mess. This spot likes it from the WNW, so the direction isn't great, and the swell height is tiny. The energy is moderate, but on a long-period groundswell like that, the sets will be fat and slow. For a beach/breakwater setup like this, the long period means the waves might just close out. It's a marginal call for the dawn patrol, but it's the best we’ve got on the forecast board.
What else is there? A few other mornings with that typical light cross-onshore breeze and small swell, like the 26th of August, but the same problems apply – small, wrong direction, and bumpy. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5ft, so it's not dangerous, but the onshore wind will make it choppy and ugly. Honestly, for most of these days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The winds are generally light to moderate from the SW or SSW, and with those small, choppy waves, the kites will have the fun.
Good news is it seldom stays this bad for too long around here, and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 142 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 339 | 532 | 519 | 419 | 372 | 330 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 203 | 240 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.79m | 9:37PM2.44m | 10:53AM1.87m | 10:22PM2.30m | 11:26AM1.92m | 11:07PM2.09m | 12:00PM1.96m | 11:52PM1.85m | 12:33PM1.96m | 00:42AM1.59m | 1:09PM1.93m | 1:45AM1.37m | 1:49PM1.88m | 3:36AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.83m | 4:31AM0.02m | 4:17PM0.76m | 5:05AM0.16m | 5:07PM0.72m | 5:36AM0.35m | 5:58PM0.72m | 6:05AM0.56m | 6:54PM0.75m | 6:32AM0.77m | 8:00PM0.78m | 6:54AM0.97m | 9:25PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 6 |
| kJ | 142 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 339 | 532 | 519 | 419 | 372 | 330 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 61 | 240 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 11 | W 6 | W 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 28 | 45 | 62 | 37 | 37 | 151 | 197 | 214 | 37 | 120 | 21 | 38 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 32 | 203 | 66 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 11 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | S 10 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 27 | 25 | 14 | 23 | 44 | 17 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 84 | 5 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 12 | — | — | W 13 | W 5 | — | SSW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 58 | — | — | 30 | 2 | — | 78 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 64 | — | 20 | 45 | 27 | 65 | 89 | — | 30 | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 54 | 12 | 21 | 102 | 0 | 186 | 50 | 0 | 21 | 135 | 10 | 21 | 186 | 26 | 50 | 102 | 0 | 50 | 102 | 8 |
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The above surf forecast table for Venice Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Venice Breakwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Venice Breakwater 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 (Venice Breakwater) 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).
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