Surf Forecasts:
Venice Pier surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Venice Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Venice Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venice Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, mates, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on the next 16 days. Let’s be honest, it’s looking pretty dire for a long stretch, but there’s one tiny window that might just be worth a look.
The pattern is stubborn – small, weak, and mostly blown-out surf. The first real chance to even consider a paddle comes on Sunday the 19th. Before that, there’s a solid 11-day gap with nothing worth mentioning. The wave energy is mostly weak, often in the low double digits.
The only spot we have info for is Venice Pier. It’s a sandy beach break, open to the southwest, and a good spot for beginners. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 67°F.
Let’s get into it. From Tuesday the 7th through Saturday the 18th, it’s a total write-off. Constant onshore and cross-onshore winds, with tiny swell – 1ft to 2ft, with very weak energy. Just forget it.
The only glimmer of hope is on Sunday the 19th of July in the morning. We’re looking at a glassy, flat ocean with barely a breath of wind. The swell is small, only 2ft from the SW, but it’s got a long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate at 285. This long-period swell at a beach break might be a bit fat, but with those glassy conditions, it’ll be clean as a whistle. The wind is dead calm. This is the standout in an otherwise dead forecast. It’ll be perfect for beginners, but don’t expect much power. The afternoon will be ruined by a moderate onshore breeze, so get out there early.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions. So, keep your eyes peeled for that Sunday morning, but don’t hold your breath for anything else. It’s a quiet spell for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 408 | 280 | 276 | 268 | 339 | 306 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 134 | 108 | 139 | 71 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:40PM1.87m | 4:08AM1.29m | 4:28PM2.00m | 6:05AM1.27m | 5:22PM2.14m | 7:34AM1.34m | 6:17PM2.29m | 8:36AM1.43m | 7:11PM2.43m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:04PM2.54m | 10:09AM1.59m | 8:56PM2.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM0.79m | 10:45PM0.89m | 9:17AM0.93m | 00:01AM0.65m | 10:18AM1.04m | 1:03AM0.41m | 11:28AM1.11m | 1:56AM0.18m | 12:36PM1.13m | 2:46AM-0.01m | 1:38PM1.10m | 3:33AM-0.13m | 2:35PM1.05m | 4:18AM-0.17m | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 5 |
| kJ | 55 | 280 | 150 | 56 | 339 | 130 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 134 | 108 | 139 | 71 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | S 15 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 408 | 106 | 276 | 268 | 16 | 306 | 96 | 71 | 51 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | W 5 | S 14 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 103 | 123 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 59 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 51 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 102 | 7 | 20 | 50 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 185 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Venice Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Venice Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Venice Pier 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 Pier) 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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