Surf Forecasts:
Venice Breakwater surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,057 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for Venice Breakwater.
This is a tough forecast. There’s a long stretch of weak, blown-out surf before anything gets interesting. The wave energy is mostly moderate, but the wind and tide are fighting it.
The best bet in the whole 16 days lands on Tuesday morning, September 8th. Swell is 5ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds – a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 743. It’s an exposed beach and breakwater setup, so that long period will wrap in. The wind is light onshore from the SW at 6 mph, which is a bit of a drag, but it’s not howling. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the biggest push. Keep in mind that 5ft is getting into expert territory, and the onshore will make it lumpy.
For a cleaner option, Wednesday morning, September 9th has a 4ft SSW swell at 10 seconds (moderate energy 507). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW at just 3 mph – almost flat calm. It’s a smaller wave, but it’ll be glassy for a longboard. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
From Saturday afternoon, September 5th, through Monday, September 14th, there’s a big gap of poor conditions or tiny waves. Swell energy drops to as low as 109 to 264. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a long wait.
One to watch: Friday afternoon, September 18th shows a shift. Swell from the WNW at 4ft with an 11-second period, and combined energy of 885 (moderate). The wind is light onshore from the SW at 6 mph. That’s the best swell direction for the break. It’s a long way out, so don’t count on it, but it’s on the radar.
Bottom line: Tuesday the 8th is the biggest, but messy. Wednesday the 9th is cleaner but smaller. The rest is a washout until maybe the 18th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 525 | 506 | 382 | 475 | 487 | 18 | 31 | 401 | 356 | 931 | 639 | 238 | 514 | 232 | 222 | 298 | 419 | 376 | 358 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:18AM1.38m | 4:50PM2.05m | 7:47AM1.51m | 6:05PM2.15m | 8:15AM1.63m | 7:05PM2.25m | 8:43AM1.75m | 7:56PM2.30m | 9:12AM1.87m | 8:43PM2.28m | 9:40AM1.97m | 9:27PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM0.44m | 10:05AM1.32m | 00:45AM0.29m | 11:53AM1.24m | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:00PM1.08m | 2:13AM0.10m | 1:52PM0.91m | 2:49AM0.10m | 2:39PM0.75m | 3:22AM0.16m | 3:24PM0.62m | 3:53AM0.28m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 525 | 372 | 547 | 600 | 498 | 1002 | 1172 | 403 | 472 | 931 | 639 | 238 | 514 | 232 | 135 | 154 | 419 | 376 | 150 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | WSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 317 | 506 | 382 | 475 | 487 | 8 | 10 | 401 | 356 | 50 | 80 | 238 | 14 | 127 | 222 | 298 | 62 | 96 | 358 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | W 5 | SW 11 | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 10 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 59 | 3 | 66 | 46 | 8 | 18 | — | 58 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 81 | 130 | 148 | 54 | 3 | 87 | 63 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 5 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 31 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 186 | 50 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 186 | 50 | 0 | 28 | 102 | 0 | 37 | 54 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 8 |
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