Venice Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° N 118.47° W

Venice Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venice Breakwater sea temperature is
23.1°C
4.7° 

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


Venice Breakwater surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 (Oct 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 6th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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13
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SSW
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20
0.5
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19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
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18
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
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214
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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SSE
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SW
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W
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
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15
SW
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High Tide
7:39AM1.81m
7:00PM2.03m
8:06AM1.94m
7:51PM2.03m
8:32AM2.05m
8:37PM1.99m
8:57AM2.14m
9:21PM1.91m
9:23AM2.20m
10:04PM1.80m
9:48AM2.21m
10:47PM1.68m
Low Tide
1:01AM0.28m
1:08PM0.93m
1:39AM0.30m
1:55PM0.72m
2:12AM0.37m
2:37PM0.55m
2:43AM0.47m
3:17PM0.41m
3:11AM0.60m
3:55PM0.33m
3:37AM0.74m
4:34PM0.30m
4:01AM0.88m
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Information about the Venice Breakwater Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Venice Breakwater 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.

Venice Breakwater is 4 km (2 miles) from Santa Monica. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Monica. Santa Monica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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