Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been looking at the charts for your local spot, Venus Bay. Truth is, we’ve got a few good windows, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 60°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. Over the next 16 days, there’s a slow start, with only a few mornings offering anything worth the paddle.
The first real chance is Thursday morning, September 17th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell rolling in, with a 14-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NE, a gentle breeze that’ll leave the surface glassy. The combined wave energy is moderate at 974. It’s not a giant day, but it’s clean and rideable, especially for someone at a beginner-plus level. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might see a few others out on the reef.
The next standout is Tuesday morning, September 22nd. Set the alarm for this one. Swell is 4ft from the SW, but with a longer 16-second interval that really helps with shape. The combined energy is strong at 1075. A light offshore from the ENE will keep things clean. The long period makes it better for a reef setup like this, so expect some well-defined waves. It’s good for experienced surfers, but the sets will be spaced out, making it easier to get out the back.
Another good morning shapes up on Tuesday, September 29th. Same deal—4ft of SW groundswell, 16-second period, and a light offshore from the east keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong at 1126. Again, the reef will handle the long period nicely. A morning for those who know the break.
Between the 17th and 22nd, and after the 29th, there are long gaps with small, choppy surf. The 18th through the 20th is flat, with energy values well under 200. The second week is mostly a write-off for quality waves. Some of those windy days, like Saturday the 26th with 8ft swell and strong energy around 6787, look more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The long-range call for the 29th is promising, but less certain. Keep your fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 952 | 924 | 844 | 859 | 1006 | 753 | 638 | 407 | 144 | 346 | 183 | 128 | 88 | 84 | 449 | 251 | 224 | 248 | 340 | 246 | 864 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:44PM0.94m | 2:10AM1.18m | 1:56PM0.89m | 2:31AM1.12m | 2:05PM0.82m | 2:51AM1.03m | 2:06PM0.75m | 3:10AM0.91m | 1:45PM0.69m | 3:22AM0.77m | 12:36PM0.69m | 2:47AM0.63m | 11:31AM0.79m | 00:49AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM-0.06m | 8:21AM0.13m | 7:58PM-0.04m | 8:40AM0.23m | 8:11PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.09m | 9:02AM0.47m | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:26AM0.59m | 7:42PM0.24m | 5:53AM0.59m | 6:46PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 952 | 924 | 844 | 859 | 1006 | 753 | 638 | 407 | 144 | 346 | 183 | 128 | 88 | 84 | 30 | 251 | 224 | 248 | 340 | 246 | 864 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | — | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | S 5 |
| kJ | 324 | — | 380 | 176 | 507 | 155 | 336 | 183 | 122 | 55 | 51 | 17 | 15 | 53 | 12 | 19 | 78 | 70 | 62 | 68 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | SW 17 | S 12 | — | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | — | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 32 | 13 | — | 11 | — | — | 102 | 25 | — | 1 | 10 | 18 | — | 54 | 11 | — | — | 21 | 190 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | E 4 | S 16 | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | NNE 2 | N 4 | NNW 4 | SW 18 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | S 4 | E 3 |
| kJ | 73 | 66 | 53 | 10 | 243 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 449 | — | 32 | 54 | — | 6 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 299 | 46 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 207 | 28 | 28 | 305 | 208 | 385 | 203 | 1016 | 289 | 0 | 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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