
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right off the bat, the next week or so is looking pretty average for Venus Bay. There's definitely swell around, but the winds are mostly messing it up. We've got a consistent SW groundswell pushing through, but for the first few days, it's all cross and cross-onshore, which is going to leave things lumpy and chopped up. Not the kind of conditions that get you out of bed early.
The water temp is sitting at 16°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The first real window of opportunity I can see is Thursday the 17th. The morning has that ENE offshore flow, the swell is a clean 1.3m from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is moderate (895). That’s your classic clean, lined-up morning. It’s a bit of a standout because the wind is finally working with us. It might be a bit much for total beginners at that size, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, it'll be fun.
After that, it fades out badly. Friday and the weekend drop right off, with barely a wave to speak of. The energy numbers are down in the weak range (117-491), and the winds are all over the shop. It's a proper lull.
Then things start to come alive again. Monday the 21st has a little pulse, but it's nothing special. The real push starts on the 22nd. Tuesday morning the 22nd looks like the pick of the entire forecast. There's an excellent 1.3m SW swell, a solid 15-second period, and a clean offshore E wind. The energy is up in the moderate range (1042), and it’s the first time in a while the conditions and swell have locked in together. This is the one to circle. This reef can handle that size and direction, and with that period, it should have real power.
There’s a bit of a dip again mid-week before a serious pulse shows up for the final weekend. The 26th sees a big jump in size – up to 2.1m to 2.2m – but it comes with strong cross-onshore winds and much messier conditions. The energy is huge (3253-6375), but it’s going to be a washing machine. At that size and with that wind, it’ll be more of a battle than a pleasure, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. It’s an expert-only kind of day if you’re determined.
Into the start of the final week, the 28th has some cleaner cross-off winds and a smaller, more manageable swell, but it’s not in the same league as the 22nd.
So, the standout for the whole 16 days is definitely the morning of Tuesday the 22nd. Long period, clean offshore wind, decent size, and consistent energy. That’s the one that’s going to have a few extra cars in the lot. The Thursday the 17th morning is a decent warm-up act, but for the full package, the 22nd is where it’s at.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
924 | 844 | 859 | 1006 | 674 | 638 | 342 | 181 | 334 | 181 | 128 | 88 | 61 | 790 | 254 | 224 | 513 | 325 | 290 | 864 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:10AM1.18m | 1:56PM0.89m | 2:31AM1.12m | 2:05PM0.82m | 2:51AM1.03m | 2:06PM0.75m | 3:10AM0.91m | 1:45PM0.69m | 3:22AM0.77m | 12:36PM0.69m | 2:47AM0.63m | 11:31AM0.79m | 00:49AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM-0.06m | 8:21AM0.13m | 7:58PM-0.04m | 8:40AM0.23m | 8:11PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.09m | 9:02AM0.47m | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:26AM0.59m | 7:42PM0.24m | 5:53AM0.59m | 6:46PM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
924 | 844 | 859 | 1006 | 674 | 638 | 342 | 140 | 334 | 181 | 128 | 88 | 61 | 207 | 254 | 224 | 513 | 325 | 290 | 864 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 15 |
— | 380 | 176 | 507 | 155 | 257 | 183 | 181 | 61 | 52 | 17 | 15 | 53 | 24 | 54 | 224 | 68 | 78 | 94 | 219 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 12 | — | W 5 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | S 13 | — |
— | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 98 | 24 | — | 1 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 51 | 43 | — | — | 31 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 5 | E 4 | S 16 | SE 4 | E 4 | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | NNE 2 | N 4 | NW 4 | SW 18 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSE 3 |
66 | 61 | 10 | 243 | 26 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 790 | 43 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 46 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 207 | 208 | 28 | 430 | 28 | 369 | 1025 | 1034 | 351 | 0 | 289 | 46 |
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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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