Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days aren’t worth paddling out for, with some messy conditions and weak, choppy surf. The real action doesn't start to build until later in the week.
The standout session is looking like Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. That’s the one to circle. We’ve got a 5 ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a solid 16-second period—that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, pure glass, and combined wave energy is sitting at 1193, which is a solid, moderate push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the reef at Venus Bay should be handling that long-period swell beautifully. The swell direction is right on the money for the optimum from the SW, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The morning of Sunday the 23rd is also worth a look, with a 5 ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The energy is a bit higher at 1571, but it’s not quite as clean as Saturday morning.
Looking further out, the morning of Saturday the 29th of August shows some promise with a 4 ft SW swell and a moderate offshore breeze from the east, making for clean conditions. The energy is a lighter 505, so it’s more of a fun size wave than a proper grinder.
And then, on the 2nd of September, the Wednesday morning has a great looking 4 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is gentle offshore from the NE, and the energy is 1043. This one is rated as excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Overall, this is a classic Venus Bay run: a few days of waiting for the wind to play nice, then a fantastic glassy morning on the 22nd that will be well worth the wait. The reef should be firing. If you’re a beginner, the 5 ft swell on Saturday might be a bit much, but for everyone else, get out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 482 | 264 | 330 | 309 | 667 | 710 | 661 | 763 | 767 | 1388 | 1297 | 1149 | 936 | 685 | 1172 | 813 | 435 | 301 | 238 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08AM0.99m | 2:43PM0.85m | 3:36AM0.93m | 2:46PM0.77m | 4:04AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.70m | 4:42AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.69m | 11:42AM0.80m | 1:16AM0.49m | 11:47AM0.93m | 00:23AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM0.03m | 9:06AM0.27m | 8:59PM0.07m | 9:27AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.13m | 9:40AM0.51m | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.64m | 8:43PM0.27m | 7:32PM0.29m | 4:39AM0.44m | 6:58PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 482 | 264 | 330 | 309 | 667 | 710 | 661 | 763 | 767 | 1388 | 1297 | 1149 | 936 | 685 | 1172 | 813 | 435 | 301 | 238 | 205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 147 | 89 | 82 | 61 | 203 | 135 | 134 | 183 | 375 | 399 | 427 | 22 | 117 | 358 | 399 | 248 | 161 | 63 | 95 | 154 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | WSW 20 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | — | — | SW 24 | WSW 21 | S 20 | — | — | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 152 | 72 | — | — | 259 | 307 | — | — | 22 | 180 | 30 | — | — | 9 | 78 | 146 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 59 | 176 | 141 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 447 | 777 | 843 | 28 | 28 | 309 | 203 | 351 | 203 | 39 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 28 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 430 | 0 |
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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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