Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down Venus Bay.
The first surf that’s worth paddling out for is this Friday morning. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the SW, with a long 16-second period, and the energy is solid at 898. The wind is light, cross-off from the NNE, so it’ll be clean. It’s a reef break, consistent, and good for beginners-plus. The water is 60°, which is a bit cooler than average for this time of year—nothing wild, but you’ll notice it. Crowds can pop up sometimes, but for a Friday morning, it’s a solid option.
Friday afternoon and Saturday drop off as the swell shrinks and the wind gets messy. The real standout is next Friday morning, the 31st of July. That’s the one. The swell rises to 5ft from the SW, with a very long 19-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2729. The wind is light and cross-off from the SE, so it’ll be glassy. The data says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s because the size and power are legit. Beginners should stay out of the water that day.
The week before that has some okay windows. The 23rd of July has a 5ft swell, but the wind is cross and messy. The 25th has a 4ft swell with a light offshore wind, clean but small. The 28th has a glassy morning with 3ft, but it’s weak. Nothing to get excited about.
The end of the forecast, into August 1st, shows a 6ft swell from the SW with a cross-off wind, but it’s a bit raw and the energy is high at 2156. It’s a long-range maybe, so don’t bank on it yet.
In short, the Friday the 31st of July is your best call. The Thursday morning the 30th is a mess—strong onshore winds and a lumpy 5ft swell. Skip it.
For beginners, hit the first Friday morning, the 17th of July. For everyone else, wait for the 31st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 644 | 468 | 297 | 179 | 171 | 106 | 96 | 437 | 432 | 380 | 412 | 404 | 444 | 380 | 210 | 127 | 447 | 248 | 902 | 947 | 976 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:11PM1.10m | 1:55AM0.74m | 2:29PM1.04m | 2:29AM0.80m | 2:47PM0.98m | 3:06AM0.82m | 3:05PM0.91m | 3:47AM0.81m | 3:21PM0.82m | 4:33AM0.78m | 3:31PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.74m | 3:05PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.26m | 7:51AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.22m | 8:24AM0.16m | 9:07PM0.18m | 8:57AM0.25m | 9:30PM0.16m | 9:31AM0.35m | 9:54PM0.17m | 10:08AM0.46m | 10:20PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.58m | 10:46PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 644 | 468 | 297 | 179 | 171 | 106 | 52 | 437 | 432 | 380 | 412 | 404 | 444 | 380 | 210 | 127 | 257 | 248 | 902 | 947 | 976 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 3 | W 5 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 |
| kJ | 254 | 45 | 70 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 104 | 134 | 44 | 71 | 112 | 97 | 93 | 86 | 9 | 40 | 27 | 383 | 394 | 274 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | SW 21 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 35 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 5 | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | NW 5 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | S 5 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 447 | 99 | 40 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 208 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 300 | 0 | 28 | 309 | 289 | 46 | 289 | 39 |
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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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