Surf Forecasts:
Venice Pier surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is a bit of a tough one for us, folks. We're looking at Venice Pier for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, the ocean is going to be on a real slow burner. For the most part, we're dealing with small, weak swell and onshore breezes that are going to leave things pretty messy. It’s a classic summer flat spell shaping up, and there isn't a single standout day where everything clicks perfectly. We’re going to be waiting a long time for any real action.
The water is sitting at a noticeably warm 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you’ll be comfortable while you’re waiting.
Let’s break it down. From Wednesday the 8th all the way through to Saturday the 18th, it’s looking grim. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is blowing onshore or cross-onshore almost the entire time. The wave energy is weak, typically sitting in the low to mid hundreds (113 to 444 range). It’s just poor surf conditions day after day. You’ll see a small window on Friday the 17th afternoon with a light cross-offshore breeze from the North, but the swell is only 1 ft with a short period, so you might find a tiny, clean little wave, but it’s hardly worth paddling out for.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the end of the forecast on Sunday the 19th. We finally see a jump in swell size to 4 ft to 4 ft, coming from the SSE with a 16-17 second period. The combined wave energy rockets up to 1209, which is a solid moderate push. But here’s the catch: the wind is howling onshore from the WSW at 12 mph on Sunday afternoon, which will absolutely trash the waves. Sunday morning might be slightly better with a light breeze, but the forecast still calls it marginal at best. This swell has some long-period energy, but at a beach break like Venice Pier with onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy, bumpy crumble. Honestly, for 99% of this forecast, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer to get some runs in than for a paddle surfer.
Stay patient, friends. Sometimes the ocean just needs a nap.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 268 | 339 | 306 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 80 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:28PM2.00m | 6:05AM1.27m | 5:22PM2.14m | 7:34AM1.34m | 6:17PM2.29m | 8:36AM1.43m | 7:11PM2.43m | 9:25AM1.52m | 8:04PM2.54m | 10:09AM1.59m | 8:56PM2.59m | 10:52AM1.65m | 9:46PM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM0.93m | 00:01AM0.65m | 10:18AM1.04m | 1:03AM0.41m | 11:28AM1.11m | 1:56AM0.18m | 12:36PM1.13m | 2:46AM-0.01m | 1:38PM1.10m | 3:33AM-0.13m | 2:35PM1.05m | 4:18AM-0.17m | 3:29PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 53 | 339 | 167 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 44 | 50 | 41 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 268 | 16 | 306 | 38 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 30 | 5 | 80 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 5 |
| kJ | 123 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 59 | 58 | 27 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 42 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 167 | 21 | 21 | 135 | 0 | 185 | 185 | 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).
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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