Surf Forecasts:
Venice Pier surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with W 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 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Venice Pier over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a slow stretch. We’ve got a long run of small, onshore wind-affected surf that’s going to test your patience. The first decent window isn’t until the end of the first week, and even then, it’s not a classic.
The overall pattern is dominated by weak, short-period windswell from the southwest. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, with values between 272 and 639 (moderate wave energy), but the onshore winds are the real problem. For the first few days, from Wednesday the 22nd through Sunday the 26th, every session is plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds. The waves are small, around 1.0ft to 2ft, and the conditions are just plain poor. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real standout of the period comes on Monday, July 27th. The morning session shows a bit of hope. Swell is from the south-southwest at 3ft with a period of 18 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. That’s got some energy in it (combined energy of 639). The wind is light from the south at 10 km/h, making it a light cross-onshore. It’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. The waves will have a bit more shape thanks to the longer period, but it’s still a beach break, so expect some closeouts. Still, it’s the best window in the first week.
Tuesday, July 28th is a similar story – 3ft southwest swell with a 17-second period and light south winds. Again, that’s the pick of the day. The energy is still there (598), and the morning session is your best bet.
After that, things taper off. The second week, from July 30th onward, the swell drops and the period shortens. The waves stay small, mostly 2ft to 3ft, with onshore winds continuing. The combined energy drops well below 400 (moderate), and by the 3rd of August, it’s down to 139 (weak). The conditions are poor, and the last few days, from the 4th to the 6th of August, are just a mess of tiny, cross-onshore slop. There’s nothing worth chasing.
The only true standout is Monday, July 27th morning. It’s the only time the swell has both size and a decent period, and the wind is light. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. Don’t expect a crowd at Venice Pier, but a few heads will be out for that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
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 kJ | 291 | 186 | 183 | 236 | 125 | 105 | 171 | 368 | 217 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 384 | 330 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 364 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:58AM1.24m | 4:53PM1.91m | 7:44AM1.30m | 5:46PM1.95m | 8:37AM1.38m | 6:35PM2.01m | 9:10AM1.44m | 7:19PM2.08m | 9:36AM1.48m | 7:58PM2.16m | 10:01AM1.52m | 8:35PM2.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.76m | 9:39AM1.13m | 00:49AM0.62m | 10:51AM1.23m | 1:38AM0.50m | 12:04PM1.26m | 2:17AM0.39m | 1:00PM1.24m | 2:51AM0.30m | 1:44PM1.19m | 3:23AM0.23m | 2:22PM1.14m | 3:53AM0.19m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 291 | 186 | 183 | 236 | 110 | 102 | 146 | 43 | 108 | 40 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 384 | 330 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 364 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 12 | W 7 |
| kJ | 48 | 32 | 22 | 180 | 125 | 73 | 171 | 163 | 30 | 368 | 27 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 67 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 50 | 39 | 130 | 110 | 105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 38 | 72 | 78 | 72 | 77 | 47 | 47 | 65 | 15 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 15 | 69 | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 102 | 42 | 7 | 50 | 102 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 61 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
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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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