
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the surf ahead for Venus Bay. We’ve got a pretty long stretch of weather to work through, so let’s get into it.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at about 60°, which is a touch under a degree cooler than what’s normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a bit of a chill in the air and water.
The 16-day window kicks off with a bit of a wait. The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, July 10. It’s a mixed bag to start, but Wednesday morning, July 15, stands out as the best on offer. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SW, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE – that’s the kind of combo that’ll have you grinning. The swell energy is moderate (1104), and it’s a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, so those waves will have some shape and power, but the sets will be spaced out, making the paddle out a bit easier. This is a reef break and it’s consistent, so you know it’ll be working. Just keep in mind, the crowds are sometimes an issue, so you might have to share the peak.
Before that, Friday morning July 10, we’ve got a 4 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the N at 9 mph. The water’s clean, and the combined energy is moderate (725). It’s a solid option for a beginner-plus level, but it’s not the standout.
Now, Saturday July 11 is a write-off – strong onshore winds and a messy, short-period swell. Sunday July 12 through Tuesday July 14 is all no-go, with onshore winds, big lumpy swells, and poor conditions. The energy gets high (up to 2474 on Tuesday morning), but it’s just a churned-up mess, too big for beginners and only for experts if they’re keen on a beating.
Monday July 13 and Tuesday July 14 are also poor, with strong cross-onshore winds and big, long-period swell that’s just breaking too straight for the beach.
Wednesday morning July 15 is the one to circle. After that, Thursday July 16 has a small clean 2 ft SW swell in the afternoon with a 18-second period – very long period, so it’ll be straight at the beach, but the reef might handle it. The energy is moderate (728), and the wind is light cross-off. It’s a good session for those who want a cruisy paddle.
Friday July 17 is a bit wind-affected, with a fresh breeze and only 4 ft, so it’s marginal. Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19 are poor, with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. Monday July 20 and Tuesday July 21 are also poor, with big swell (10 ft on Monday afternoon) and strong onshore winds – that’s a kite surfer’s day, not a paddle surfer’s.
Wednesday July 22 through Thursday July 23 have some hope: Thursday morning July 23 we get a clean 4 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, a light cross-off breeze from the NNE, and moderate energy (590). It’s a good option, but not as good as that Wednesday July 15 morning.
Friday July 24 through Saturday July 25 are poor again, with strong winds and messy sea.
So, overall, the standout is Wednesday morning July 15. Get on it. The rest of the time, you’re either waiting, dealing with onshore slop, or looking at big, messy surf. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
595 | 499 | 293 | 408 | 973 | 1220 | 1053 | 1053 | 706 | 2325 | 1402 | 2327 | 2103 | 1571 | 1394 | 930 | 939 | 614 | 390 | 319 | 854 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:02AM0.87m | 11:46PM0.38m | 11:07AM1.01m | 00:14AM0.38m | 11:53AM1.12m | 00:26AM0.38m | 12:31PM1.20m | 00:34AM0.41m | 1:03PM1.22m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:52PM1.16m | 1:25AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:23PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.31m | 7:47PM0.20m | 4:46AM0.23m | 8:07PM0.22m | 5:30AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.26m | 6:08AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.05m | 8:28PM0.29m | |||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | — | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
595 | 499 | 293 | 10 | — | 272 | 109 | 1053 | 706 | 1783 | 1402 | 2327 | 2103 | 1571 | 1394 | 930 | 939 | 614 | 390 | 280 | 854 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 15 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 |
126 | 121 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 361 | 370 | 225 | 393 | 338 | 371 | 282 | 589 | 174 | 298 | 264 | 186 | 319 | 347 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 14 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 129 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 4 | NNW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | W 5 | WSW 16 | W 5 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
4 | 9 | 7 | 408 | 973 | 1220 | 1053 | 613 | 49 | 2325 | 50 | 1015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 300 | 350 | 1025 | 1203 | 1182 | 1449 | 1026 | 1446 | 1310 | 1310 | 1034 | 449 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 28 |
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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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