Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.1° 

Venus Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Venus Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,105 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (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 (Sep 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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 on the cards for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The first real shot of surf doesn’t arrive until Thursday the 10th of September. Prior to that, it’s looking pretty flat, so you’ve got a few days of quiet water before things kick off. The whole run is a bit of a mixed bag, with a few flashes of decent swell but the wind is going to be the main character here, often making things messy.

Thursday afternoon the 10th sees a 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in, with a long 16-second period. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-offshore from the east, keeping things clean, but the combined energy is solid at 1165 – that’s moderate energy. It’s a reef break and consistent, so there’ll be waves. It’s a beginner-plus spot, but with that swell size, it’s still manageable. Just be aware that it can get a little crowded here sometimes.

The standout window looks to be Friday morning the 11th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, still a long 15-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. The energy is 970 – still moderate. This is the best-looking session of the early run. The water’s a little cooler than average by half a degree, so a 3/2mm steamer is your friend.

Saturday the 12th holds 4ft SW swell, but the wind swings northerly, cross-off, and picks up to 16 mph. The swell period is very long at 17 seconds, which can make it a bit straight at times, but for a reef like this, it’s a good thing. Energy is strong at 1034. It’s still surfable, but the wind is getting a bit of a push.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off. Swell drops below 3ft, wind goes cross-onshore, and the energy drops into the 300-500 range. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is interesting. The swell pops back up to 5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 1505 (strong) in the morning. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. But the afternoon turns to a messy cross-shore at 16 mph, so the morning is your window.

The real highlight, though, lands on Wednesday the 16th. Morning session has 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the east at 12 mph. The energy is 1279 – strong. This is a solid, powerful groundswell that will have proper shape on the reef. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is excellent. The crowds might be around, but the quality will be worth it.

After that, things fade. Thursday the 17th has a smaller 4ft swell with light winds, but the energy is dropping. The rest of the run from the 18th through to the 24th is mostly poor, with strong winds, onshore flows, and very small or messy swell. There’s a brief flash on the 21st with a 4ft SW swell and clean offshore wind, but it’s a single morning window.

The 24th of September is a real stormy one. A massive 12ft SW swell hits, but the wind is howling cross-onshore at 28 mph. The energy is off the charts at 5201, but it’s a total mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Leave it for the pros and the foilers.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. If you can’t make that, the Friday the 11th morning is your next best. The rest is a lot of waiting and watching.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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1
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1
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3
3
1
3
4
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1126
550
665
546
581
737
546
319
443
357
221
277
160
492
1105
1020
924
1096
882
816
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
E
20
ENE
10
S
15
ENE
25
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
20
ESE
25
S
20
ESE
20
E
20
S
20
E
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
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6:33
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6:31
6:30
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6:19
6:19
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6:21
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
12
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12
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12
10
6
15
13
12
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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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