Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (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), 16s period, SW swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 16s 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) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a real good look at what Venus Bay's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. There's some swell on the charts, but the wind is just wrecking it. We're looking at a stretch of poor conditions from Sunday the 13th right through to the middle of the week. It’s not just a day or two; it’s a proper lull in quality, so don't get your hopes up for an early-week paddle.
Now, things start to get a bit more interesting as we head toward the end of the week. Thursday the 17th is our first real glimmer. We've got a clean, moderate offshore wind from the ENE early, with a clean 4ft south-southwest groundswell. The energy is moderate (947), and that offshore breeze will have the waves looking tidy. It's not huge, but it'll be the best we've seen for a while.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 21st of September. Specifically, Monday afternoon. The wind drops right out – just a slight air from the NNE – leaving the place glassy. The swell holds at a clean 4ft from the southwest, with a solid 13-second period, pushing moderate wave energy (647). For a reef break like Venus Bay, that's dreamy. Clean, lined-up waves with barely a breath of wind. It's a "beginner plus" spot, so this will be perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Water temps are around 59.4°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – no surprises there.
Looking further out, keep an eye on Thursday the 25th. Another solid window opens up with a moderate offshore wind from the ENE and a strong, clean 4ft southwest groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1049), and the offshore conditions should serve up some excellent surf for those with a bit of experience. It's a promising call, but it's a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt.
The overall groove here is a slow start, then a clear sweet spot around the 21st and 22nd, with another potential scorcher on the 25th. Go get that Monday session.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 437 | 302 | 218 | 384 | 331 | 498 | 809 | 833 | 844 | 871 | 1060 | 705 | 630 | 317 | 222 | 429 | 302 | 171 | 113 | 107 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 1:17PM1.02m | 1:28AM1.18m | 1:30PM0.99m | 1:49AM1.20m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:40AM0.23m | 8:11PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.09m | 9:02AM0.47m | 8:15PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 437 | 302 | 218 | 384 | 331 | 498 | 809 | 833 | 844 | 871 | 1060 | 705 | 630 | 317 | 222 | 429 | 302 | 171 | 113 | 62 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SW 19 | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 135 | 45 | 75 | 57 | 109 | 134 | 316 | — | 300 | 178 | 284 | 178 | 317 | 85 | 125 | 63 | 49 | 74 | 37 | 107 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | SE 3 | S 11 | S 11 | — | WSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 72 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 11 | — | — | 2 | 21 | 9 | — | 33 | 58 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 4 | — | SE 4 | ENE 3 | — | SE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 2 | N 4 | NW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 38 | 44 | — | — | — | 42 | 53 | 67 | 11 | — | 27 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 41 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 676 | 446 | 202 | 430 | 71 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 46 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 207 | 28 | 87 | 369 | 234 | 969 |
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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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