
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Venus Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Venus Bay is offering for the next couple of weeks.
The first few days are a total bust. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell pushing in, but the wind is all wrong for this reef. From Saturday the 8th through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s a no-go. The wind is howling onshore, mostly from the WSW, and the wave heights crank up to 10 ft with a very strong combined swell energy (3212) on Sunday afternoon. That’s blown out, messy, and not worth your time. The swell is there, but the wind is just murdering it.
Things start to settle down from Thursday the 13th. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is still cross-on, so it’s not clean. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll need your full winter rubber. Friday the 14th has light winds, but it’s still a bit lumpy.
Now, the real standout is the window of Saturday, the 15th of August. The morning is looking prime. We’ve got a moderate 5 ft SW swell (1811 combined energy) with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is E at 9 mph, which is offshore and clean. That’s the session to aim for. The reef should be handling that long period well, offering up some nice, shaped lines. It’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers because the size is on the stronger side of intermediate. The crowd situation is listed as “sometimes”, so you won’t be alone, but you’ll get your share.
Sunday morning the 16th is also a good call. The swell drops to 4 ft, but the wind stays offshore from the E. It’s a smaller, cleaner day, perfect for a longboard. The energy is moderate (741), so the waves will have a bit of push but won’t be too heavy.
Moving into the second week, the pattern is more consistent. The swell stays around the 3 ft to 5 ft mark, with a lot of cross-off or cross-shore winds. The afternoon on Monday the 17th looks special – glassy conditions with a 3 ft SW swell (586 energy). That’s a rare treat. The later part of the week, like the 21st and 22nd, is steady but nothing epic. The 23rd sees a bump in size to 6 ft to 6 ft with a long 19-second period, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean but not as perfect as the 15th.
Bottom line: skip the first four days. The best bet is the morning of the 15th, with the 17th afternoon as a close second. The rest is just average, waiting-for-something-to-happen kinda surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
777 | 528 | 2911 | 3042 | 7621 | 3314 | 2067 | 1281 | 543 | 263 | 4211 | 3439 | 3287 | 2087 | 1809 | 1552 | 1185 | 1816 | 1611 | 1449 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:48AM0.98m | 1:36AM0.43m | 12:17PM1.10m | 00:56AM0.46m | 12:42PM1.16m | 00:48AM0.54m | 1:03PM1.18m | 00:54AM0.65m | 1:21PM1.17m | 1:08AM0.77m | 1:36PM1.13m | 1:28AM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:16PM0.19m | 7:55PM0.17m | 4:39AM0.38m | 7:49PM0.18m | 5:29AM0.25m | 7:47PM0.20m | 6:03AM0.14m | 7:46PM0.21m | 6:33AM0.06m | 7:46PM0.20m | 7:01AM0.02m | 7:49PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | 10 | 9 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | S 15 | — | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | S 18 | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
777 | 528 | — | 170 | — | 600 | 2067 | 1281 | 543 | 200 | — | 221 | 596 | 2087 | 1809 | 1552 | 1185 | 1816 | 1611 | 1449 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | W 6 | SW 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 |
221 | 165 | — | — | — | — | 572 | 406 | 35 | 263 | — | — | — | 516 | 376 | 363 | 301 | 346 | 363 | 612 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 215 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | — | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 38 | 2911 | 3042 | 7621 | 3314 | 1225 | — | 42 | 144 | 4211 | 3439 | 3287 | 1096 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 207 | 369 | 300 | 830 | 946 | 1255 | 309 | 1025 | 969 | 843 | 1026 | 1350 | 1039 | 1026 | 1016 | 28 | 28 | 203 | 0 |
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Information about the Venus Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Venus Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Venus Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Venus Bay 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 (Venus Bay) 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 Venus Bay 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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