Venice Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° N 118.47° W

Venice Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venice Pier sea temperature is
22.4° C
3.7° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for Venice Pier. We’ve got a long stretch of small, wind-affected swell with onshore breezes, so don’t expect much to get excited about. The water is sitting at 72°F right now, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and honestly, it feels like a bath.

The first real chance to even think about paddling out comes on Saturday, August 15th. Early morning, we’re looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 393. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll have some push, but it’s breaking on a beach break setup, so don’t expect much shape. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal call at best, and honestly, it’s not worth getting your hopes up.

The rest of the first week, right through to the 22nd, is a write-off – poor surf, tiny waves, and onshore winds. The swell stays around 1.0ft to 3ft, with the wind blowing from the SW or SSW most of the time, keeping it choppy and messy. There’s a couple of mornings with a light cross-onshore breeze, but the waves are just too small to do anything with.

If you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Monday, August 25th might offer a tiny window. The swell picks up slightly to 2ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 282. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s still not clean, but it’s a marginal improvement. The long period might bring a few bigger sets, but it’s going to be a struggle to get a decent ride.

The last few days of the month, around the 27th and 28th, we see a bit more energy – the afternoon of the 27th has 3ft from the SSW with a moderate energy of 320, and the morning of the 28th has 2ft from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds and energy at 413. Still, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is described as poor. The long period again means it’ll be tricky on the beach break, with waves breaking too straight.

Best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout. If you had to pick a session, the morning of the 28th has the most energy (481) and a light onshore breeze, but it’s still small and messy. Don’t sell your board for it.

Stay patient, folks. The water’s warm, but the waves are not.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Height (m)
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0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
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14
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14
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0.5
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16
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16
0.6
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15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
188
137
211
390
330
326
318
310
217
214
186
140
155
146
107
142
209
164
130
Wind (km/h)
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SW
5
SSW
10
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15
SW
5
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10
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15
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High Tide
10:22PM2.30m
11:26AM1.92m
11:07PM2.09m
12:00PM1.96m
11:52PM1.85m
12:33PM1.96m
00:42AM1.59m
1:09PM1.93m
1:45AM1.37m
1:49PM1.88m
3:36AM1.21m
2:42PM1.83m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.76m
5:05AM0.16m
5:07PM0.72m
5:36AM0.35m
5:58PM0.72m
6:05AM0.56m
6:54PM0.75m
6:32AM0.77m
8:00PM0.78m
6:54AM0.97m
9:25PM0.80m
7:10AM1.13m
11:06PM0.74m
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7:43
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Temp °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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