Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the first few days are nothing to write home about. The water temp is 60°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year – just means you’ll want a slightly thicker suit.
The first real action is on Wednesday morning, July 15th. The swell is 5ft from the SW, with a long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Head to Venus Bay (reef) and you’ll get clean, offshore ENE wind at 15 km/h. The combined energy is 1431, so there’s plenty of power. This is for the experienced crew; the long period will make for well-shaped, lined-up waves, but it’s not for the beginners. The afternoon stays clean with light cross-off wind.
The real standout is Friday morning, July 24th. That’s the one to circle. You’ve got 5ft of SW swell, a very long period of 17 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead flat. The combined energy is 1481, so it’s got some serious grunt. This is a reef break that will love that long-period energy, giving you clean, powerful, peeling waves. Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few mates out, but the quality will be worth it.
Through the middle of the week (July 16th to 20th), you’ll see smaller but still rideable waves, mostly 4ft to 4ft, with clean conditions and cross-off breezes. The energy drops into the 600-800 range, so it’s more mellow, but still fun for a paddle.
From July 21st onward, the swell fades. The 22nd and 23rd have messy, choppy wind and weak surf, so it’s a bit of a dud. By the 25th, it’s even smaller, with rain showers messing up the surface.
The last few days of the outlook (July 27th-28th) have strong winds up to 28 mph, with a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. That’s more for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
Bottom line: The best waves are on Wednesday morning, July 15th for a solid, clean SW groundswell, and the absolute standout is Friday morning, July 24th for glassy, long-period perfection. Get on it.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2193 | 2327 | 1901 | 1845 | 1235 | 979 | 773 | 676 | 542 | 834 | 693 | 667 | 553 | 355 | 179 | 171 | 104 | 236 | 516 | 823 | 595 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:34AM0.41m | 1:03PM1.22m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:52PM1.16m | 1:25AM0.66m | 2:11PM1.10m | 1:55AM0.74m | 2:29PM1.04m | 2:29AM0.80m | 2:47PM0.98m | 3:06AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.22m | 5:30AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.26m | 6:08AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.05m | 8:28PM0.29m | 7:18AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.26m | 7:51AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.22m | 8:24AM0.16m | 9:07PM0.18m | 8:57AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | 5:44 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 393 | 2327 | 1901 | 1845 | 1235 | 979 | 773 | 676 | 542 | 834 | 693 | 667 | 553 | 355 | 179 | 171 | 104 | 236 | 516 | 823 | 595 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 659 | 342 | 367 | 597 | 484 | 452 | 333 | 268 | 178 | 209 | 320 | 170 | 91 | 109 | 63 | 33 | 3 | 51 | 51 | 188 | 177 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 15 | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 18 | 55 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 5 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 2193 | 1327 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1415 | 1026 | 1026 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 87 | 28 | 0 | 203 | 207 | 28 | 28 | 207 | 208 | 87 | 28 |
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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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