Surf Forecasts:
Venice Pier surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 (Sep 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 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 take a long, hard look at what the ocean's got cooking for us at Venice Pier over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one to write.
Overall, we're looking at a pretty flat and lackluster stretch. For the first five days, through to the end of Thursday, September 17th, the surf is pretty much a no-go. We're seeing tiny swells with a combined energy that barely gets going, mostly in the 80-241 range (weak to moderate at best). The wind is a killer here too, coming from the south and southwest, which is either onshore or cross-onshore at Venice Pier. That means bumpy, blown-out conditions even if there was any power. The first time we see even a hint of something ridable is Wednesday morning, September 16th, with a marginal 0.6m (about 2ft) SSW swell (combined energy 217), but the cross-onshore breeze is going to make it a real struggle for a clean wave. Thursday morning, September 17th, is similar—a tiny bump in energy to 241 with a 0.5m (about 2ft) SSW swell, but again that onshore wind will chop it up.
We then hit a real lull. From Friday, September 18th, through to the end of the period on Monday, September 28th, the story doesn't really change much. The swell hovers around 0.4m to 0.7m (roughly 1 to 2ft), mostly from the SW or SSW, with a combined energy that never gets out of the weak-to-moderate range (maxing out around 363 on Monday the 21st). The wind is persistently onshore or cross-onshore from the south, southwest, or west-southwest. The few mornings with a light breeze (10 km/h or about 6 mph) might offer a slightly cleaner surface, but the swell is just too small and weak to be worthwhile.
If you are desperate, the absolute best of a bad bunch might be the mornings around Monday, September 21st, and Tuesday, September 22nd. You've got a 0.7m (about 2ft) SW swell with a combined energy around 323-363, which is the highest energy we see. But the wind on Monday is a cross-shore from the SE at 15 km/h (about 9 mph), creating some slight chop, and Tuesday is a cross-onshore from the S. It's not good, it's just the least bad.
For the true standout? There isn't one. There is nothing here that qualifies as a good surf option in the entire 16-day window. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly. This is one of those stretches where the area is just flat. Forecasts can always change, but right now, save your energy and wax. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least it won't be a shock if you do go for a swim.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
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 kJ | 96 | 63 | 45 | 212 | 51 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 75 | 39 | 200 | 101 | 132 | 144 | 74 | 121 | 184 | 184 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:53PM1.87m | 11:03AM2.09m | 11:38PM1.68m | 11:31AM2.06m | 00:27AM1.48m | 12:01PM1.99m | 1:34AM1.32m | 12:35PM1.90m | 4:11AM1.23m | 1:22PM1.80m | 2:43PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.62m | 5:35PM0.50m | 5:11AM0.80m | 6:22PM0.56m | 5:31AM0.97m | 7:18PM0.63m | 5:44AM1.12m | 8:32PM0.71m | 5:07AM1.23m | 10:13PM0.72m | 11:40PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 37 | 21 | 212 | 51 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 39 | 11 | 200 | 101 | 132 | 144 | 74 | 121 | 184 | 184 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 21 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 96 | 63 | 45 | 44 | 31 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 64 | 39 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 71 | 44 | 13 | 14 | 61 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 19 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 15 | 58 | 17 | 57 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 75 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 32 | 110 | 69 | 9 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 21 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 14 | 50 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 102 | 0 | 185 | 50 | 0 | 135 | 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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