Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. The first few days are a write-off with strong, messy winds and lumpy, chopped-out surf. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a no-go. Wednesday the 29th is still pretty average, with a cross-onshore wind and only marginal conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not doing us any favours.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. We’ve got a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the ENE, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (870). This is your best bet for the early part of the forecast – a proper session where you can actually get a decent wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
Friday the 31st looks alright too. The morning is clean, but the swell drops a bit. The real gem is Friday afternoon: glassy conditions with a light northerly breeze, and a clean 2ft SW swell. The energy is low (486), but for a small-wave board, that’s a fun, quiet arvo session. Crowds are possible at Venus Bay, but on a small Friday like that, you might have it to yourself.
The weekend gets messy again. Saturday the 1st of August has a clean morning but a strong cross-offshore wind, and the swell jumps with a very long 19-second period. That’s a groundswell, and while it has energy (1354, moderate), it’s a bit of a gamble for a beach break because it can break straight. Sunday the 2nd is a write-off with strong onshore winds.
We get another window early in the week. Monday the 3rd of August morning is clean, cross-offshore, with a 5ft SW swell. It’s still marginal, but the wind is better. Then Tuesday the 4th of August morning is a standout: a light offshore breeze from the ENE, clean 4ft swell from the SW, and very good conditions. The energy is moderate (650). This is worth a paddle.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is another cracker – gentle offshore, 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and very clean. The energy is moderate (889). That’s a solid call for a mid-week session. Thursday the 6th has a moderate offshore breeze and a smaller 3ft swell, but it’s clean and fun.
After that, the second week gets a bit uncertain. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are blown out by strong winds. Sunday the 9th of August is a mess, and then Monday the 10th is poor. The last decent look is Tuesday the 11th of August morning, with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft SW swell. Energy is moderate (695). It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.
So, if you’re picking one or two days: Thursday the 30th of July morning, and Tuesday the 4th of August morning. Those are the standouts. The rest is either blown out or just average.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 155 | 180 | 843 | 1140 | 1237 | 1860 | 1685 | 1123 | 857 | 590 | 465 | 313 | 229 | 203 | 252 | 326 | 911 | 1002 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:51PM0.49m | 12:03PM1.05m | 00:13AM0.55m | 12:31PM1.13m | 00:34AM0.62m | 12:57PM1.19m | 00:56AM0.69m | 1:22PM1.23m | 1:20AM0.76m | 1:46PM1.23m | 1:45AM0.82m | 2:11PM1.20m | 2:11AM0.87m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:46AM0.28m | 7:08PM0.25m | 5:30AM0.19m | 7:21PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.11m | 7:37PM0.16m | 6:36AM0.04m | 7:54PM0.14m | 7:06AM0.00m | 8:13PM0.12m | 7:36AM-0.01m | 8:32PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 169 | 155 | 153 | 103 | 46 | 115 | 1860 | 1685 | 1123 | 857 | 590 | 465 | 313 | 229 | 203 | 183 | 326 | 911 | 1002 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SSW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 64 | 57 | 68 | — | — | — | 458 | 387 | 279 | 383 | 280 | 222 | 20 | 44 | 186 | 252 | 52 | 432 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | WSW 21 | S 14 | S 13 | WSW 21 | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | 69 | — | — | — | — | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 44 | 97 | 82 | 45 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | NW 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 70 | 180 | 843 | 1140 | 1237 | 1761 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 446 | 777 | 1025 | 1316 | 1310 | 1069 | 351 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 203 | 207 | 28 | 369 |
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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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