Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Venus Bay is in for a bit of a rough start, then a few bright windows, and a late run that could be special. The water temp is sitting around 60°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird there. The first few days are a write-off for decent waves, so don’t bother paddling out until Sunday.
We’ve got a big gap at the front. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are total no-go’s – strong cross-onshore winds and messy 8ft swell. It’s not worth suiting up. Finally, Sunday morning the 6th, the light offshore ENE breeze cleans it right up. The swell is a solid 6ft SW with a sweet 14-second period, and the wave energy is moderate (1733). This is the first real standout: clean, punchy lines for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
That glassy window closes fast. Monday the 7th drops to a tiny 3ft, and Tuesday the 8th morning looks average, but Tuesday afternoon is worth a mention. Light breeze, clean conditions, and that 5ft SW groundswell (16-second period) with moderate energy (1429) make for excellent waves for those who know what they’re doing.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see the swell pick back up to 6ft, but the strong to fresh cross-offshore winds blow hard (25–40 km/h / 16–25 mph), so it’s choppy and ugly despite the size. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th mornings look tidy with offshore winds and clean 4ft to 3ft SW groundswell – fun, smaller sessions but nothing to call home about.
Then we hit another quiet stretch. Sunday the 13th through to Thursday the 17th is mostly small, blown out, or just poor. Waves drop below 3ft, and winds are messy. A few clean moments midweek, but the energy is weak (under 500). Not worth the drive.
Now, mark your calendar for Friday the 18th. This is the true standout of the whole outlook. Morning brings a solid 10ft WSW swell (13 seconds) with a moderate breeze and clean conditions – that’s big and powerful (strong energy: 3004). Afternoon eases to 8ft SW, still good, light breeze, clean. This is expert territory, no doubt. If you’re experienced and ready for a challenge, this is your window. Crowds are possible. Saturday the 19th holds at a still-fun 7ft SW with a long 17-second period, but the cross-shore wind takes the shine off.
It’s a slow start, but that final week has real promise. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1493 | 993 | 2679 | 1770 | 1580 | 1099 | 874 | 398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1172 | 1078 | 1001 | 1713 | 2169 | 1795 | 1381 | 1109 | 657 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41AM0.84m | 12:43PM0.73m | 3:43AM0.69m | 2:23AM0.56m | 12:01PM0.97m | 1:04AM0.54m | 12:12PM1.05m | 00:33AM0.62m | 12:26PM1.09m | 00:28AM0.75m | 12:39PM1.10m | 00:36AM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.63m | 8:07PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.65m | 7:44PM0.14m | 5:20AM0.51m | 7:22PM0.16m | 5:28AM0.35m | 7:06PM0.18m | 5:48AM0.21m | 6:58PM0.17m | 6:11AM0.10m | 6:55PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 10 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1493 | 993 | 247 | 313 | 1580 | 1099 | 874 | 398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1172 | 1078 | 1001 | 1713 | 2169 | 1795 | 1381 | 1109 | 657 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 18 | — | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 23 | S 5 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SE 5 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 |
| kJ | 503 | — | 25 | — | 429 | 336 | 253 | 21 | 12 | 208 | 277 | 6 | 351 | 427 | 376 | 873 | 358 | 278 | 281 | 168 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSE 5 | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — | S 26 | SW 25 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 298 | — | 21 | 71 | 64 | 360 | 5 | — | — | 311 | — | — | — | 13 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | E 3 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 19 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 36 | 2679 | 1770 | — | — | — | 50 | 6 | 12 | 17 | — | — | 18 | 106 | 1402 | 83 | 39 | 17 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 369 | 1024 | 1166 | 1330 | 203 | 0 | 203 | 46 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 28 | 0 | 289 | 1447 | 1358 | 289 | 286 | 172 | 289 |
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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).
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