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 cross-offshore 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.
| 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, I’ll break it down in feet and miles per hour for the crew that thinks in those numbers.
First decent chance to paddle out is Thursday the 20th, but it’s marginal. You’re looking at chest-high 4ft SW swell with a long 16-second interval, light cross-shore breeze, and moderate energy (771). Clean enough for a beginner-plus surfer but nothing to ring home about.
The real standout arrives Saturday the 22nd morning. Venus Bay reef is exposed to the SW, and we’ve got a solid 5ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is strong (1163). Light cross-offshore breeze from the north makes it glassy, clean. That long period means longer lulls between sets, but on a reef break the waves will hold their shape nicely. This one’s for experienced surfers – it’s a bit big for learners.
Sunday the 23rd morning is right up there with it. About 5ft of SW groundswell, 17-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore from the NNE. Clean and powerful (1571). Another premium session on the reef.
Midweek gets sloppy. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are mostly onshore junk or very small. Tuesday morning has a little window with a 3ft SW swell and lighter breeze, but it’s weak (626). Not a mission-maker.
Looking longer range, Sunday the 30th morning has a small 3ft SW swell with an extra-long 18-second period, moderate energy (898). Clean offshore breeze from the ENE. Tiny but pristine for a longboard.
Monday the 31st morning, again clean, 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, gentle offshore wind. Nice and tidy. Venus Bay can get a crowd sometimes, so on the good mornings bring your patience.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning is the last good window I see – clean, 4ft SW swell, light offshore breeze, moderate energy (693). Fun, not epic.
After that it’s small and choppy. Not worth the drive.
Best on offer: Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd mornings – real swell, clean, reef working its magic. Then Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st for smaller clean waves.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | 322 | 330 | 365 | 598 | 636 | 498 | 853 | 686 | 1371 | 1297 | 1055 | 949 | 685 | 1172 | 813 | 441 | 293 | 241 | 290 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
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 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | 322 | 330 | 365 | 598 | 636 | 498 | 853 | 686 | 1371 | 1297 | 1055 | 949 | 685 | 1172 | 813 | 441 | 293 | 241 | 290 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | WSW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 89 | 82 | 61 | 203 | 135 | 50 | 296 | 375 | 394 | 337 | 54 | 224 | 358 | 399 | 248 | 163 | 17 | 58 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | WSW 20 | SSW 17 | — | — | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | S 19 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 77 | 68 | — | — | 256 | 307 | — | — | 54 | 302 | 66 | — | — | — | 82 | 146 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 59 | 221 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 777 | 843 | 28 | 28 | 446 | 309 | 309 | 430 | 39 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 0 | 309 | 289 | 103 |
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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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