Surf Forecasts:
Venice Pier surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Venice Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a quiet stretch. The swell is tiny and the wind is a constant problem. For the first week, from July 31st all the way through to August 7th, there’s almost nothing worth paddling out for. The wave heights are stuck between 1.0ft and 3ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore every single session. The water is a warm 73°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies, but the surf is flat. The swell energy is weak (values between 81 and 279), so there’s just no punch.
Around August 7th and 8th, we see a bump in period – a 19-second groundswell – but the swell height is still a pathetic 1ft to 2ft. That long period stuff would be great if there was any size, but there isn’t. The wind is still junk. It’s a tease.
The best of a bad bunch shows up on the morning of Friday, August 15th. You’re looking at a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy finally climbs to 367 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s still the biggest we’ve seen. The morning starts with a light cross-onshore breeze, which is not ideal, but it’s the best we’re gonna get. This is a sandbar break, so that long period groundswell might break a little too straight here, but if you’re desperate for a few weak lines, this is your window. The crowds are *often* here, so expect company.
For the rest of the second week, it’s more of the same – tiny 1ft to 2ft swells, all with onshore or cross-onshore wind. Honestly, this stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re a beginner, stay home – anything over 5ft would be too big for you, but we aren’t even getting close to that.
To sum it up: there’s no standout session. The 15th of August morning is the closest thing to a recommendation, but keep expectations low. It’s a flat spell, and it’s normal for this area when the window is this quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 269 | 166 | 57 | 85 | 99 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 60 | 56 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 61 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | 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 | 11:42AM1.68m | 10:49PM2.07m | 12:08PM1.73m | 11:25PM1.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.98m | 5:41AM0.36m | 5:33PM0.96m | 6:05AM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 269 | 166 | 11 | 18 | 99 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 42 | 19 | 14 | 56 | 9 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 13 | W 6 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | W 5 | SSW 11 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 10 | 33 | 57 | 85 | 15 | 32 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 60 | 38 | 73 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | S 12 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 52 | 55 | 32 | 55 | 16 | 49 | 28 | 42 | 9 | 41 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 102 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 0 | 20 | 102 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 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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