
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 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’ for Venus Bay.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some juice later in the window. The first real worthwhile session looks like it’ll be Thursday morning, September 10th. It’s clean with a fresh cross-off breeze, but the surf is only 5.2ft at 16 seconds from the SW. The combined energy is strong (1898), but conditions are marginal for the average surfer, so it’s a bit of a tease. The real standout for the first week is Thursday afternoon, September 10th. The wind goes offshore, and while the swell dips slightly to 4.9ft, it’s still 16 seconds of SW groundswell with moderate energy (1165). The water temp is 59.5°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. For experienced surfers, this is clean, lined-up stuff.
Friday morning, September 11th, also looks clean with offshore wind and a 3.9ft SSW swell at 15 seconds (880 energy), but it’s a bit smaller. Saturday morning, September 12th, has a clean look with a 3.6ft SW swell at a very long 17 seconds (1034 energy), but those long-period swells can be a bit tricky at beach breaks – they tend to wall up. Venus Bay is a reef, so it might handle it, but it’s a cross-off breeze, not pure offshore.
After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th is pretty poor – strong onshore winds and small, messy waves. Not worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 15th morning shows a bit of a pulse again with a 4.6ft SW swell at 15 seconds (1049 energy) and a clean cross-off, but it’s still just a marginal call.
The next real standout isn’t until Wednesday morning, September 16th. Gentle offshore wind, 4.3ft SW swell at 15 seconds (988 energy), and clean conditions. That’s a nice morning session, even if it’s not massive.
Further out, we’ve got a promising run starting Monday morning, September 21st. The swell picks up to 5.9ft from the SW at 16 seconds, with a gentle cross-off breeze and clean conditions – combined energy is a solid 2257. That’s moderate to strong wave energy. Tuesday morning, September 22nd, is even bigger at 6.9ft (2173 energy), still clean, but that’s getting into expert territory. And Friday morning, September 25th, is the biggest of the entire forecast: 5.6ft (actually 5.6ft, with a 19-second period from the SW) and a combined energy of 2608 – that’s a strong, long-period groundswell. The wind is cross-off and clean. This one is a proper standout, but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in just yet. Keep an eye on that one.
For the crowd factor, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so if you’re aiming for a standout, get there early. Overall, the best on offer is a tie between the Thursday afternoon, September 10th clean offshore session and the big Friday morning, September 25th long-period pulse. The water is average for the season, no anomalies to worry about.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1255 | 1126 | 550 | 576 | 546 | 581 | 737 | 483 | 252 | 443 | 357 | 221 | 238 | 281 | 432 | 930 | 1048 | 924 | 1210 | 1055 | 805 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.10m | 00:36AM0.88m | 12:52PM1.09m | 00:50AM1.01m | 1:05PM1.06m | 1:08AM1.11m | 1:17PM1.02m | 1:28AM1.18m | 1:30PM0.99m | 1:49AM1.20m | 1:44PM0.94m | 2:10AM1.18m | 1:56PM0.89m | 2:31AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:55PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:57PM0.10m | 6:56AM-0.01m | 7:04PM0.04m | 7:18AM-0.02m | 7:15PM-0.01m | 7:40AM0.01m | 7:28PM-0.05m | 8:00AM0.06m | 7:43PM-0.06m | 8:21AM0.13m | 7:58PM-0.04m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1255 | 1126 | 550 | 576 | 546 | 581 | 737 | 483 | 252 | 443 | 357 | 221 | 238 | 281 | 432 | 930 | 1048 | 924 | 1210 | 1055 | 805 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 26 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 5 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 |
628 | 13 | 119 | 283 | 214 | 148 | 297 | 188 | 203 | 135 | 83 | 76 | 57 | 109 | 45 | 159 | 375 | 11 | 206 | 211 | 362 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 26 | SSE 5 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
— | 26 | 7 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 103 | — | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 147 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | E 3 | — | SE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — | SSW 2 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — |
18 | — | 13 | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 14 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 207 | 446 | 446 | 430 | 203 | 430 | 71 | 46 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 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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