
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 3,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 1.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water's sitting at 61°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The reef setup here is exposed to the swell and consistent, which is a good start.
Now, the early part of the outlook is a bit of a write-off. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a mess with onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so just leave it. Saturday the 5th gets a bit bigger, with swell pushing 8ft from the SW, but the wind is straight onshore, so it's a washing machine. Not worth the paddle.
The real standout arrives on Sunday morning, the 6th. We've got a clean 5ft SW groundswell, with a 14-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE. That's a magic combo for this reef. The combined energy is pumping at 1336 (moderate energy), and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The 5ft size is a good solid wave, but it's a bit much for beginners. If you're comfortable in that range, Sunday morning is your window. The only catch is that crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The surf drops off a cliff after that. Monday the 7th is tiny, and the rest of the first week is plagued by strong winds, mostly cross-off or onshore, keeping the quality marginal. There's a decent pulse of energy on Wednesday the 9th with 7ft SW swell and a long 19-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-off at 22-25 mph. That's going to make it a battle. The combined energy hits 3880 (strong energy), but it'll be a choppy, blown-out mess for surfing. That's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler's wave.
Thursday the 10th has offshore winds again, but the swell is smaller at 5ft, and the wind is fresh, not gentle. It's a possibility, but not a standout.
Into the second week, things are pretty grim. The wind is either onshore, cross-on, or just too strong. The swell sticks around 3ft to 5ft, but the quality is consistently poor. There's a light at the end of the tunnel on Wednesday the 16th, with a clean 4ft SW swell and a gentle cross-off breeze from the NE. The forecast says "very good surf conditions," but at that size, it's a small, clean option for a longboard or a fun shape. Nothing to get too excited about, but it's the best of a very quiet second week.
If you're looking for the best session, lock in Sunday morning, the 6th. That's your one true winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1063 | 1179 | 1418 | 1672 | 1267 | 891 | 2263 | 1443 | 1169 | 992 | 726 | 304 | 168 | 208 | 1005 | 1172 | 844 | 710 | 1185 | 2952 | 1880 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:17PM0.72m | 3:21AM0.97m | 1:45PM0.68m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.06m | 9:19AM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
1063 | 1179 | 1418 | 1672 | 1267 | 891 | 365 | 1443 | 1169 | 992 | 726 | 304 | 168 | 173 | 1005 | 1172 | 844 | 710 | 1185 | 2952 | 1880 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 23 | S 5 | SW 21 | WSW 13 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | S 20 | S 18 |
273 | 416 | 243 | 627 | 503 | — | — | 394 | 400 | 329 | 195 | 21 | 25 | 208 | 212 | 394 | 91 | 263 | 923 | 928 | 315 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | S 21 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 72 | 60 | 363 | — | — | — | 934 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | W 5 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
— | — | — | 6 | 14 | 73 | 2263 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 31 | 54 | 51 | 35 | 20 | 41 | 49 | 12 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 203 | 0 | 446 | 369 | 1024 | 1069 | 1450 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 286 | 46 | 0 | 203 | 39 | 286 | 1446 | 1465 | 1766 | 1016 |
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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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