Surf Forecasts:
Venice Breakwater surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, things are looking pretty flat and weak. We’ve got a stretch of days coming up where the swell is small and the conditions are pretty average. It’s not gonna be a total write-off, but you’ll be hunting for scraps. The water is running about 71.1°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, feels like summer’s got a firm grip on things.
We’re starting off with a bit of a lull. The surf is there, but it's small, around 2.6ft, and the period is decent, but it’s just not shaping up. The winds for these early days are mostly onshore or light cross-onshore, which isn't doing us any favors. Expect a few grovelly waves, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing. This kind of quiet spell looks set to hang around for the first week or so. There’s a brief pop of energy on Tuesday the 25th, where we see a jump in size to 4.6ft, but the period crashes to 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a jumbled, messy mess. Not worth your time unless you’re desperate.
The real story, the one that’s got my attention, is shaping up for the end of the month. After that long, flat spell, we finally see a proper pulse of groundswell rolling in around Saturday the 29th. The swell builds to a more respectable 3.9ft, with a period of 18 seconds, coming from the SSW. The energy readings jump way up, hitting 933, which tells you there’s some real power behind this one. Winds are light, which is a huge plus. This is the standout of the whole window, but remember, it’s still over a week away, so treat it as a promising lead, not a guarantee. Sunday the 30th holds similar energy at 4.3ft, with a 16-second period, and should still be clean with those light winds.
The last day of the month and into September, we start to see it taper off slightly, with heights around 3.6ft dropping back to 3.0ft. The period also eases down. So, the plan is clear: wait it out, bank your energy for that final weekend of August, and keep your fingers crossed the winds stay kind. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 236 | 229 | 240 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 196 | 183 | 186 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 63 | 72 | 167 | 127 | 111 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:45AM1.37m | 1:49PM1.88m | 3:36AM1.21m | 2:42PM1.83m | 3:54PM1.81m | 8:31AM1.36m | 5:11PM1.84m | 8:34AM1.43m | 6:13PM1.92m | 8:49AM1.49m | 7:00PM2.02m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00PM0.78m | 6:54AM0.97m | 9:25PM0.80m | 7:10AM1.13m | 11:06PM0.74m | 00:25AM0.64m | 10:12AM1.35m | 1:16AM0.52m | 12:01PM1.32m | 1:53AM0.42m | 12:55PM1.25m | 2:24AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 268 | 71 | 61 | 48 | 78 | 270 | 280 | 196 | 183 | 186 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 46 | 47 | 167 | 96 | 98 | 215 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | W 5 |
| kJ | 31 | 236 | 229 | 240 | 242 | 37 | 40 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 63 | 60 | 11 | 85 | 111 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 65 | 66 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 14 | 14 | 81 | 50 | 47 | 50 | 72 | 59 | 127 | 44 | 157 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 33 | 108 | — | 107 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 102 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 54 | 0 | 67 | 102 | 10 | 15 | 50 | 0 |
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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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