Surf Forecasts:
Venice Breakwater surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty tough stretch ahead for the Venice Breakwater area. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, to be honest. The first real surf we see is a bit of a mixed bag, and then it goes flat and stays flat for a long, long time.
We kick off on Monday, July 27th. There’s a long-period groundswell rolling in from the SW, around 4ft, with a period of 18 seconds on the morning. That’s a very long period, which means plenty of energy and nice, clean lines at a point break or reef, but at a beach/breakwater setup like this, it can be a bit tricky – those long lines can break too straight. The wind is a light onshore breeze, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate (806), so there’s some push there. The water is a super warm 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, by more than 5°. That’s very unusual. The rating is low though, so it’s not going to be a classic. Monday afternoon drops off a touch, and the wind swings a bit more onshore.
Tuesday the 28th is more of the same with a 4ft to 4ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore in the morning, making it choppy. Not great.
The best of a poor bunch might be Saturday morning, August 1st. We get a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 12-second period, which is a solid window. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not glassy, but it’s manageable. The combined energy is moderate (577). It’s the biggest swell of the window and the best score, but it’s still a marginal day. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.
After that, things just fall apart. From Sunday, August 2nd, right through until the end of the forecast on August 11th, it’s a proper flat spell. Swell heights drop below 3ft, periods are all over the place, and the wave energy is mostly weak to moderate. That’s a solid 10-day stretch of almost nothing worth paddling for. For a spot like this, a blank run is pretty normal, so don’t be surprised. It tends not to stay poor for long, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 727 | 735 | 608 | 687 | 771 | 545 | 481 | 475 | 540 | 18 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 18 | 537 | 379 | 115 | 67 | 57 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:01AM1.52m | 8:35PM2.22m | 10:26AM1.55m | 9:09PM2.26m | 10:51AM1.59m | 9:43PM2.24m | 11:17AM1.63m | 10:16PM2.18m | 11:42AM1.68m | 10:49PM2.07m | 12:08PM1.73m | 11:25PM1.91m | 12:36PM1.79m | 00:06AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM1.14m | 3:53AM0.19m | 2:57PM1.08m | 4:22AM0.18m | 3:33PM1.04m | 4:50AM0.20m | 4:10PM1.00m | 5:16AM0.27m | 4:50PM0.98m | 5:41AM0.36m | 5:33PM0.96m | 6:05AM0.48m | 6:24PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 727 | 735 | 608 | 687 | 771 | 545 | 474 | 449 | 540 | 865 | 786 | 335 | 893 | 794 | 679 | 537 | 379 | 63 | 67 | 57 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | W 6 | W 7 | S 15 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 42 | 23 | 88 | 43 | 32 | 39 | 481 | 475 | 317 | 18 | 23 | 447 | 16 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 115 | 54 | 32 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 9 | — | W 6 | SSE 8 | — | W 21 | SW 20 | — | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 9 | 9 | 72 | 146 | 165 | 42 | 22 | 18 | 8 | — | 11 | 14 | — | 9 | 15 | — | 86 | 47 | 49 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 102 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 0 | 9 | 50 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 1 | 22 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 102 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 9 |
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