Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 29 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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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+) 9AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 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 in store for Venus Bay.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf worth paddling out for is on Saturday morning, the 29th of August. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the southwest with a moderate 14-second period, and the wind is easing off from the east at 12 mph. The water is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (327). It’s not big, but it’s a nice, clean little reef break for a beginner-plus surfer to get some fun ones. The crowds are *sometimes* here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing hectic.

Sunday morning, the 30th, is a real standout. The swell drops a touch to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds – classic groundswell. That’s a 20-second period, folks. The combined energy is moderate (437), but it’s a beautiful, glassy morning with a light offshore east breeze at 9 mph. For a reef like Venus Bay, that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you long, clean lines. This is the best of the first week, hands down. The water is still around 59°.

Monday morning, the 31st, sees the swell building to 5ft, but the wind is a bit messy from the NNE at 9 mph. The energy is strong (2304), but it’s a "marginal" call. It might be a bit crumbly. Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off with strong northerly winds. Wednesday the 2nd is onshore and ugly. Thursday the 3rd is similar, with a 5ft swell but onshore wind.

The second week is a mixed bag, and the forecasts get a bit looser. Friday the 4th of September morning looks clean with a strong NNE wind, but the swell is only 4ft.

Then, we get a proper pulse. Saturday the 5th of September has a 6ft swell from the southwest, but the wind is a howling 22 mph straight onshore. That’s a lot of energy (2820), but it’s blown to bits. For the next few days, from the 5th through the 8th, the wind is relentless from the west and southwest, making it ugly. The swell gets big – up to 8ft on the 7th – but with a near-gale wind, this is kite-surfing territory, not a paddle session.

Finally, a glimmer of hope. On Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, we get a 5ft swell from the southwest with a solid 17-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the northeast at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1902), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the only real standout in the second week. It’s a powerful, clean, long-period swell, but at 5ft, it’s still manageable for a confident intermediate. The water will be about the same.

Thursday the 10th is similar, but a touch smaller. After that, Friday the 11th drops off, and Saturday the 12th sees a rise in the wind again. The 13th is a windy mess.

So, if you’re looking for the best window, Sunday morning, the 30th of August, is your call. That 20-second groundswell on a glassy morning is about as good as it gets for a beginner-plus reef. The second week’s best bet is Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, but it’s a promise that’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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2
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4
3
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3
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
3
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
20
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.5
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.5
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
285
212
163
253
686
742
1576
1351
823
553
648
1238
532
773
1108
874
862
733
746
667
2356
Wind (km/h)
20
E
10
SE
20
E
15
E
20
S
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
NW
20
NNE
35
N
30
WNW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
15
NNW
15
WSW
20
ENE
35
NNE
35
WNW
50
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
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cross-on
on
High Tide
1:27PM1.20m
1:27AM1.03m
1:46PM1.14m
1:49AM1.09m
2:04PM1.04m
2:12AM1.12m
2:17PM0.93m
2:35AM1.11m
2:24PM0.82m
2:59AM1.06m
2:17PM0.72m
3:21AM0.97m
1:45PM0.68m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.04m
7:31AM-0.07m
7:50PM0.03m
7:58AM-0.04m
8:02PM0.03m
8:25AM0.04m
8:13PM0.04m
8:49AM0.16m
8:21PM0.05m
9:10AM0.32m
8:25PM0.06m
9:19AM0.48m
8:21PM0.08m
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6:10
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Temp °C
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23
19
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17
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14
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Feels °C
16
20
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12
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20
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17
10
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10
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16
12
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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