Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.7° C
0.4° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,252 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright, so we're looking at Venus Bay and the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it could get really good. The key thing here is that we're getting a solid SW groundswell, and with the right wind, this place can fire.

The first standout is Friday morning, July 17th. We've got a nice 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, and the water is sitting at 60°, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing too crazy. The combined energy is a solid 898, which is a strong moderate pulse. This is a classic setup for Venus Bay, offering clean, well-shaped waves. The forecast even says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm feeling that. It's a consistent spot, so you won't be sitting there waiting forever. Just a heads up, it can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

The next real highlight is a bit further out, on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning session is the one to watch. The swell is going to be a bit bigger, pushing 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is way up there at 1419. That's a significant jump. The wind is light and cross from the SSE, which should keep it reasonably clean. This is probably the biggest, most powerful swell of the window, and for the experienced crew, it's going to be a ripper. It's a consistent reef break, so expect some proper waves.

For the rest of the period, it's a bit of a waiting game. There are other mornings like Tuesday, July 21st, which looks good on paper (4ft, 13-second period, clean cross-off), but the energy is lower. Then you've got a long stretch from the afternoon of the 23rd all the way through to the end of the month where the wind is just going to mess things up. You'll see a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds, making it choppy and lumpy. The 30th and 31st look particularly nasty with strong winds, so that's a write-off. The 1st of August might offer a small window of clean surf in the morning, but it's not as strong.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 17th morning is your best early bet for a clean, fun session on a classic long-period swell. Then, keep your diary clear for Thursday the 23rd morning if you want to chase a bigger, more powerful wave. The rest of the time, you'll be battling the wind, so pick your moments.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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3
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2
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Swell
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
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SW
14
1.1
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14
1.1
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13
1
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13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
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11
0.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
297
179
171
104
96
437
432
380
412
513
437
320
207
103
234
860
911
1016
909
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NE
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
10
WNW
10
NE
15
N
15
WSW
0
WNW
5
NNW
15
SSW
15
SE
5
ENE
15
SW
10
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
1:55AM0.74m
2:29PM1.04m
2:29AM0.80m
2:47PM0.98m
3:06AM0.82m
3:05PM0.91m
3:47AM0.81m
3:21PM0.82m
4:33AM0.78m
3:31PM0.73m
5:38AM0.74m
3:05PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.26m
7:51AM0.09m
8:48PM0.22m
8:24AM0.16m
9:07PM0.18m
8:57AM0.25m
9:30PM0.16m
9:31AM0.35m
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.46m
10:20PM0.22m
11:02AM0.58m
10:46PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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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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