Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 26th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day outlook for Venus Bay, and it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first few days are a write-off, but there are a couple of standout sessions further out that are worth circling on the calendar.

The Wait Begins

Nothing doing for Tuesday the 25th – the 5ft SW swell is on a messy cross-onshore wind and it’s a write-off. Wednesday the 26th morning offers a slight glimmer with 4ft SW swell and a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s tiny and inconsistent. Wednesday afternoon drops off again. Thursday the 27th morning is small and clean but not worth the paddle.

First Real Window

Thursday the 27th afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The swell holds at 3ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a clean cross-off wind, Venus Bay (a reef set-up) should handle that long period well. The combined energy is strong at 1316, but the size is small – more of a longboard or a fun mid-length session. This is a solid option for experienced surfers who want a clean, lined-up wave.

The Standout

Friday the 28th afternoon is the pick of the first week. You’ve got 4ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a healthy 1056, and the conditions are clean. This is a proper surf – not too big, plenty of push, and that long period will draw some nice lines down the reef. For a beginner-plus spot, this is right in the sweet spot. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so there’s a chance you’ll have company, but with that quality, it’s worth it.

The Second Week

The end of August and start of September are patchy. Monday the 31st morning has a solid 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a clean cross-off – very promising, with a huge combined energy of 1906. That’s a strong, powerful swell for the experienced crew.

The real highlight of the whole outlook is Wednesday the 9th of September morning. We’ve got 5ft SW swell, a 17-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is 1936 – that’s proper grunt. It will be a clean, powerful, long-period groundswell hitting the reef perfectly. This is a session for experienced surfers only; the size is over 5ft, and the energy is serious. It’s the best of the outlook, hands down.

The Final Word

The water temperature is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there. The long-range standouts like the 9th of September are promising, but we’ve got a few days of wind and chop to get through first. The 28th of August afternoon is the most reliable early target.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
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16
1.1
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15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
915
557
386
273
255
293
526
1453
1039
793
472
336
173
161
253
589
1163
1320
952
823
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
NE
25
N
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
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ENE
15
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15
SSE
20
E
15
NE
10
SSE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
WNW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:21AM0.65m
12:24PM1.14m
00:31AM0.75m
12:45PM1.20m
00:47AM0.85m
1:06PM1.22m
1:06AM0.94m
1:27PM1.20m
1:27AM1.03m
1:46PM1.14m
1:49AM1.09m
2:04PM1.04m
2:12AM1.12m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.18m
5:44AM0.18m
7:00PM0.13m
6:11AM0.07m
7:10PM0.09m
6:37AM-0.02m
7:23PM0.06m
7:04AM-0.07m
7:36PM0.04m
7:31AM-0.07m
7:50PM0.03m
7:58AM-0.04m
8:02PM0.03m
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6:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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