Venice Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° N 118.47° W

Venice Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venice Pier sea temperature is
19.5° C
1.8° 

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


Venice Pier surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough start. For the first week and a half, from Thursday the 9th right through to Friday the 17th, there's just nothing doing. The surf is small, weak, and the conditions are mostly rubbish. We're looking at a solid 9-day stretch of poor surf, with the combined energy of all swells directed here barely breaking 100, often just a measly 100-300 (weak energy). It's not worth paddling out for.

The water temp is sitting at 67°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it won't be a cold wait.

Then, things start to look a bit more promising. On Saturday the 18th, we get a bit of a pulse. The morning is looking glassy with a calm wind, and a 2ft groundswell from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy jumps up to 484 (moderate wave energy), and the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions". That glassy morning session at Venice Pier will be the one to target. That long period (18 seconds) is a proper groundswell – it'll have some punch, but it might be a bit wonky and straight on the sandbar, so heads up. By the afternoon, the wind picks up a bit.

Sunday the 19th keeps the energy up, with combined energy hitting 785 (still moderate wave energy) and a 4ft swell from the S. The morning is a bit cross-shore, so it'll be a bit choppy, but still rideable. The swell period drops to 15 seconds, which is still decent.

From Monday the 20th onwards, it fades back down into the doldrums again, with poor surf and weak energy through to the end of the outlook on the 24th. So, the only real window is that Saturday the 18th morning. That's the standout – a clean, glassy window with a touch of groundswell. Don't expect a world-class day, but it's the best we've got in this dry spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
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15
0.7
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14
0.7
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0.7
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14
0.6
SSW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.4
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14
0.3
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19
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SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
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18
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SW
16
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Energy kJ
298
223
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209
191
188
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196
170
183
178
107
139
73
47
59
61
109
78
69
90
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SW
5
S
10
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
S
15
WSW
5
SW
10
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5
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15
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5
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10
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15
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High Tide
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
10:52AM1.65m
9:46PM2.57m
11:33AM1.71m
10:34PM2.45m
Low Tide
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
3:29PM0.99m
5:01AM-0.13m
4:24PM0.96m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Venice Pier Surf forecast

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).

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

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