Surf Forecasts:
Venice Pier surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venice Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. 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+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next stretch.
Straight up, this is a tough one. The wave energy is just not there for the majority of the 16-day window. We’re looking at a long dry spell before anything even remotely rideable pops up. The first real chance to get wet isn't until the very end.
From Tuesday, July 28th right through to the morning of Tuesday, August 12th, it's a real struggle. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, putting a nasty chop on anything that might roll through. The combined swell energy is mostly below 200 (moderate to weak), making it a real battle for a crumbly, short-period wave. It's a long stretch of flat, poor conditions.
The only faint glimmer comes at the tail end. On Wednesday, August 12th, we finally see a slight bump. The morning shows a 2 ft swell from the SW with a period of 18 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to 288 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze from the S, which isn't perfect but it's manageable. By the afternoon, the swell is still 2 ft, but the period holds at 18 seconds and the wind goes light onshore from the SSW, with the energy climbing to 308 (moderate).
Now, the standout option here is Venice Pier. It's a sandbar, so it's a beginner-friendly spot, but with that long 18-second period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach break. Keep that in mind. The water temp is a toasty 73°, which is a massive 8° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, but it'll feel nice.
Honestly, for the morning of the 12th, if you're desperate, you might find a few clean-ish lines. But this isn't a day to get excited about. Given the persistent onshore flow and small swell, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew, especially on the days with stronger onshore winds.
So, a long wait for a very marginal chance. That's the reality of it. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a patient game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 348 | 215 | 181 | 138 | 336 | 299 | 295 | 267 | 235 | 60 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:26AM1.55m | 9:09PM2.26m | 10:51AM1.59m | 9:43PM2.24m | 11:17AM1.63m | 10:16PM2.18m | 11:42AM1.68m | 10:49PM2.07m | 12:08PM1.73m | 11:25PM1.91m | 12:36PM1.79m | 00:06AM1.72m | 1:08PM1.85m | 00:58AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM1.08m | 4:22AM0.18m | 3:33PM1.04m | 4:50AM0.20m | 4:10PM1.00m | 5:16AM0.27m | 4:50PM0.98m | 5:41AM0.36m | 5:33PM0.96m | 6:05AM0.48m | 6:24PM0.93m | 6:29AM0.63m | 7:26PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 348 | 215 | 181 | 79 | 336 | 299 | 295 | 267 | 235 | 60 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 42 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 26 | 12 | 19 | 172 | 165 | 87 | 132 | 142 | 138 | 17 | 46 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 16 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 27 | 51 | 162 | 28 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 79 | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 46 | 16 | 28 | 42 | 9 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 102 | 9 | 9 | 50 | 0 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 42 | 0 | 21 | 42 | 0 | 20 | 102 | 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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