Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 24s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite window of clean, glassy conditions to aim for. The first few days are a little rough around the edges, but once the wind plays nice, this spot can really turn it on. The water temp is sitting right around 59°, which is only 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there – just your standard winter chill.
The standout for the whole period hands down is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a long 15 second period, giving it some real push. The energy is moderate (combined energy of 1136). But the real magic is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The wave quality is described as excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, get in the water early. It’s a reef break, exposed to the SW swell, and it’s consistent. Just be aware it can get a few people out there, so don’t expect it to be empty.
The next big one to circle on the calendar is Monday morning, the 31st of August. Another clean, offshore morning with the wind coming from the ENE at just 3 mph. Swell is 5ft from the SW, with a 17 second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1575). This is a top-tier window for experienced surfers too, with clean conditions all the way. Again, crowds are possible, so get there early.
A couple of other mornings are worth a look if you miss the main days. Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, has a smaller 4ft SW swell but with clean cross-offshore winds from the NNE. It’s a lighter day, but the energy is only moderate (545), so it’ll be user-friendly. Then Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, brings a 4ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore winds from the SE. The energy is light (918), but the conditions are very good for a fun, easy paddle.
Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is another highlight for the more experienced crew. We’ve got 5ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a gentle offshore ENE breeze. The energy is solid (1545), and it’s described as excellent – just keep in mind the crowds are possible.
The middle of the week and the following days get a bit messy with onshore winds building, so the second week is a bit of a gamble. The 5th of September gets rough with strong cross-shore winds, so that’s one to skip.
Overall, focus on those two Saturday and Monday mornings. The rest is a bit of a waiting game, but it’s looking promising for a decent session if you time it right.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
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1297 | 1028 | 767 | 686 | 1050 | 813 | 435 | 297 | 238 | 297 | 2948 | 1724 | 852 | 380 | 260 | 255 | 498 | 2017 | 1671 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:42AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.69m | 11:42AM0.80m | 1:16AM0.49m | 11:47AM0.93m | 00:23AM0.56m | 12:04PM1.05m | 00:21AM0.65m | 12:24PM1.14m | 00:31AM0.75m | 12:45PM1.20m | 00:47AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.64m | 8:43PM0.27m | 7:32PM0.29m | 4:39AM0.44m | 6:58PM0.24m | 5:16AM0.30m | 6:53PM0.18m | 5:44AM0.18m | 7:00PM0.13m | 6:11AM0.07m | 7:10PM0.09m | ||||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
1297 | 1028 | 767 | 686 | 1050 | 813 | 435 | 297 | 238 | — | — | — | 15 | 380 | 260 | 255 | 421 | 2017 | 1671 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
337 | 54 | 224 | 436 | 102 | 322 | 165 | 15 | 51 | — | — | — | 97 | 49 | 125 | 4 | 498 | 617 | 522 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 23 | WSW 21 | S 16 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 18 | S 12 | SW 24 | S 15 | WNW 5 | — |
— | 54 | 302 | 119 | — | — | — | 38 | 84 | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 26 | 22 | 115 | 27 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | N 4 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | — | WNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | 14 | 297 | 2948 | 1724 | 852 | — | 1 | — | 20 | 9 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 56 | 172 | 87 | 289 | 929 | 977 | 202 | 0 | 202 | 103 | 369 | 300 | 446 |
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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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