Venice Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° N 118.47° W

Venice Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venice Pier sea temperature is
22.7° C
4.2° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are gonna be a real test of patience. We're looking at a pretty flat and tricky stretch ahead, so don't go getting your hopes up too high.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, to be honest. The swell energy we've got is pretty weak, mostly hovering in that 93 to 110 bracket. That's just not enough push to get things happening properly. We're looking at some small SW groundswell, but the period is short and bouncing around, so it's not going to be doing us any favors. Plus, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is just going to chop up whatever little bumps there are.

To make matters worse, the water is running a massive 8° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a big red flag. It’s like the ocean is telling us it’s just not in the mood.

Now, to the specifics. For the entire first week, from the 2nd through the 6th, it's a complete write-off. We're talking surf heights of just 1ft to 1ft with short, weak periods. The wind is just going to mess up the surface. Nothing to even consider paddling out for.

We do see a little pulse of energy arrive on the 7th, with the combined energy jumping up to the 233 range. The swell also bumps up slightly to 1ft, pushing a bit more from the SSW with a longer 19-second period. This is the closest thing we get to a highlight, but it's still a pretty marginal call. By the 14th, there's another slightly better pulse, with energy hitting 337 and a slightly bigger 2ft swell, again with that long 18-second period. These are the only two days that even register as "marginal," and that's probably being generous. The long period and weak size aren't a great combo for a sandbar spot like Venice Pier (Los Angeles), it often just doesn’t have the shape to handle it.

The long-range stuff, from the 14th onwards, is just more of the same. We see a slight bump in swell height, but the wind remains a problem. There is a window on the 16th morning with a light 3 mph wind, but it's still onshore and the swell is nothing to write home about. It's a "promising but less certain" situation at best, and even the promise is pretty weak.

Look, if you're a beginner, the swell never really gets over 3ft, so size isn't the issue. The problem is just the lack of any decent shape or clean conditions. Honestly, for a lot of this period, with the onshore wind and grovelly waves, the beach setup at Venice Pier looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you absolutely must get wet, the mornings on the 7th, 14th, and 16th are your only real chances, and even then, keep the expectations in the gutter.

It’s a slow, frustrating pattern. But that’s the ocean for you. It doesn’t tend to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the charts. Forecasts can change, and we just need one good storm track to turn this around.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
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SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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56
102
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146
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174
172
147
223
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
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15
WSW
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SSE
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High Tide
12:36PM1.79m
00:06AM1.72m
1:08PM1.85m
00:58AM1.51m
1:47PM1.91m
2:17AM1.30m
2:38PM1.96m
4:33AM1.19m
3:44PM2.02m
6:54AM1.26m
4:58PM2.12m
7:57AM1.38m
6:07PM2.25m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.93m
6:29AM0.63m
7:26PM0.91m
6:55AM0.78m
8:47PM0.85m
7:25AM0.94m
10:24PM0.73m
8:09AM1.09m
11:53PM0.54m
9:38AM1.20m
00:58AM0.33m
11:25AM1.23m
1:50AM0.14m
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7:53
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Temp °C
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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.

Venice Pier is 5 km (3 miles) from Santa Monica. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Monica. Santa Monica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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