Venice Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° N 118.47° W

Venice Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venice Pier sea temperature is
20.5° C
2.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Venice Pier. It’s a bit of a slow start, so bear with me.

Right now, the water is sitting at 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a good sign for a long session without a shiver.

The first whisper of surf worth talking about doesn’t arrive until the morning of Sunday, July 12th. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which brings decent shape potential, but the energy is only moderate (210). The wind is light from the SW, which is onshore here, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. The call is marginal, and honestly, it’s not one to get excited about. It’s pretty much a board-float day for a beginner.

The week that follows is a write-off. Monday the 13th through to the end of Saturday the 18th is just a series of tiny, choppy, or onshore slop. No recommendations worth paddling out for. The swell stays below 2ft most days, with cross-on or onshore winds spoiling the little bumps that show up. Kite surfers might get a look-in on the windier afternoons, but for paddle surfing, it’s a drought.

We finally get a pulse of energy on the morning of Saturday, July 18th. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SSE, with a period of 14 seconds. The energy jumps to 437, which is a solid moderate. The wind is light from the SW, but it’s onshore, so it’s still not clean. The Saturday afternoon is a no-go with 15 mph onshore winds ruining the 3ft swell.

The next week offers a few more sessions, but none are standouts. The mornings of July 22nd (Wednesday) and July 23rd (Thursday) see the swell build to 3ft and 4ft, both from the SSW to S. The wind is light cross-onshore, creating some small wind ripples, but the surf is still marginal. The energy on the 23rd morning is a strong 685, and the swell height is 4ft, which is a fun size for a beginner-friendly spot. But the light cross-onshore wind is the main issue – it’s just not glassy.

If I had to pick a best bet in this whole 16-day window, it would be the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. The swell is 4ft from the S, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell with good energy (685). The wind is light from the S at 6 mph, which is cross-on. It’s the closest we get to being clean, and the size is ideal for the beginners that usually crowd this spot.

The final few days from July 24th to the 27th drop back down. The 24th sees a 4ft swell but strong onshore winds ruin the afternoon. The 25th and 26th are back to small, messy conditions. The 27th is a cross-on chop with tiny waves.

So, to sum it up: the next two weeks are lean. The only real window for a decent, if not perfect, surf is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. It won’t be epic, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Height (m)
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14
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14
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SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.3
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19
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19
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0.4
SW
18
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18
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16
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19
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19
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14
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15
0.6
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18
0.9
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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178
107
139
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89
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108
95
202
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76
218
281
192
Wind (km/h)
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SW
15
SW
5
SW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
10
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15
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SW
25
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High Tide
9:25AM1.52m
8:04PM2.54m
10:09AM1.59m
8:56PM2.59m
10:52AM1.65m
9:46PM2.57m
11:33AM1.71m
10:34PM2.45m
12:15PM1.76m
11:23PM2.26m
12:56PM1.80m
00:12AM2.01m
1:39PM1.84m
1:06AM1.74m
Low Tide
1:38PM1.10m
3:33AM-0.13m
2:35PM1.05m
4:18AM-0.17m
3:29PM0.99m
5:01AM-0.13m
4:24PM0.96m
5:42AM-0.02m
5:20PM0.94m
6:22AM0.15m
6:19PM0.95m
6:59AM0.35m
7:26PM0.95m
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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.

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