Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk Venus Bay in feet and Fahrenheit for the imperial crew. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the swell and pretty consistent for beginner-plus level surfers when it’s good. But the first week is a dud—strong onshore winds and sloppy conditions mean you’re better off staying on the sand. There’s a couple of proper sessions later that make the wait worthwhile.
Right now, through the weekend and into early next week, it’s a washout. Friday arvo (10 July) has light rain and a cross-on breeze at 12 mph, with a 4ft swell from the SW at a long 15-second period. Water temp is about 60°, normal for the season. Surf is awful. Saturday and Sunday get worse—onshore winds at 25–28 mph, swell 7–8ft from the WSW, and combined energy reading 396 to 1284 (moderate to strong), but all wrecked by the wind. Monday (13 July) stays ugly: 7ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, onshore winds at 16–19 mph, and energy at 2662–2681 (strong). Still poor.
Tuesday (14 July) is marginal. Morning has onshore wind and 6ft SW swell with 16-second period, energy at 2296 (strong), but only a score of 1. Afternoon sees a shift to S cross-on at 9 mph, still only a 2 out of 10. Not worth suiting up.
Wednesday 15 July – now we’re talking. Morning is glassy: clear skies, offshore wind from the ENE at just 9 mph. Swell is 5ft from the SW with a long 16-second period. Combined energy is 1451 (strong). This is clean, with smooth faces and proper push. Excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best session of the window so far.
Thursday 16 July stays clean but smaller. Morning has a cross-off breeze from the NNE at 16 mph, with 4ft SW swell and 14-second period—energy down to 597 (moderate). Afternoon drops to 3ft, winds ease to 9 mph from the north, still clean. Expect very good conditions for a smaller board. Friday 17 July is similar—clean cross-off, 4ft swell, but only marginal for quality.
Then a big gap. Saturday 18 July drops to 2–2ft with strong north winds, and Sunday 19 July turns nasty again with 8ft W swell and fresh onshore wind. Don’t bother.
The next standout is Friday 24 July. Morning has offshore wind from the ENE at a light 6 mph, with a 5ft SW swell and 14-second period. Combined energy is 1322 (strong). Conditions are clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is the second highlight. Afternoon gets a cross-on breeze but still worth a session.
Saturday 25 July is small and clean with cross-off winds, but only 3–4ft and marginal.
So mark your calendar for Wednesday 15 July morning and Friday 24 July morning. Offshore wind, clean lines, and proper SW groundswell with long periods. Venus Bay is a reef, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get there early.
No other breaks in this area—this is it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 499 | 293 | 396 | 1210 | 1521 | 987 | 944 | 1154 | 2269 | 2297 | 2300 | 1925 | 1552 | 1376 | 1060 | 860 | 536 | 453 | 281 | 659 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:46PM0.38m | 11:07AM1.01m | 00:14AM0.38m | 11:53AM1.12m | 00:26AM0.38m | 12:31PM1.20m | 00:34AM0.41m | 1:03PM1.22m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:52PM1.16m | 1:25AM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:23PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.31m | 7:47PM0.20m | 4:46AM0.23m | 8:07PM0.22m | 5:30AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.26m | 6:08AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.05m | 8:28PM0.29m | 7:18AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | 5:42 |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 499 | 293 | — | — | 293 | 129 | 340 | 847 | 393 | 384 | 2300 | 1925 | 1552 | 1376 | 1060 | 860 | 536 | 453 | 281 | 659 | 636 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | W 4 | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | WSW 18 | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 |
| kJ | 121 | 10 | — | — | — | 19 | — | 547 | — | — | 338 | 371 | 286 | 581 | 391 | 306 | 202 | 144 | 255 | 143 | 248 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 396 | 1210 | 1521 | 987 | 944 | 1154 | 2269 | 2297 | 1152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 300 | 309 | 1025 | 1192 | 1255 | 1474 | 1470 | 1415 | 1310 | 1554 | 1069 | 850 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 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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