Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the coming swell at Venus Bay. It’s a reef break that’s exposed to the SW, consistent, and best for beginner-plus types. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The next couple of days are a write-off, to be honest. Tuesday’s got some chest-high swell at 6ft coming from the SW, but with a 16-second period and a cross-on wind, it’s messy and choppy. The combined energy is solid, but it’s not doing us any favours.
Wednesday morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to 5ft, still SW, and the wind swings offshore from the ENE. That’s the magic combo for this reef. The energy is still pumping, and the sets will have that long 15-second groundswell rhythm. Good for experienced surfers, and the offshore breeze will keep it clean. Wednesday afternoon gets even better – the wind goes glassy, with a light ESE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is 5ft, SW, and the energy is still strong. If you can get out then, you’ll be smiling.
Thursday morning holds at 5ft, SW, with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean, but the wind picks up a bit. By Friday, the swell backs off a little, but the wind stays favourable. The best of the run is definitely Wednesday, no question.
There’s a bit of a lull over the weekend into early next week, with the swell dropping below 3ft and the energy fading. Not worth paddling out for. By Monday, July 20th, we get a pulse back at 5ft, SW, but the wind is onshore, so it’s not the same quality.
Looking further out, the last week of the month is lean. Sunday, July 26th morning has a small 3ft swell with a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s weak. Then on Wednesday, July 29th morning, there’s a late pulse of 4ft, SW, with a very long 18-second period and a strong offshore wind. The energy jumps up, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. Could be a good one if it firms up.
Overall, the standout is Wednesday, July 15th. The offshore and glassy winds, the solid SW groundswell, and the reef setup will make for some excellent, clean waves. Get in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2327 | 1901 | 1845 | 1235 | 979 | 773 | 676 | 784 | 918 | 743 | 755 | 553 | 410 | 218 | 171 | 104 | 184 | 370 | 643 | 918 | 736 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 00:34AM0.41m | 1:03PM1.22m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:52PM1.16m | 1:25AM0.66m | 2:11PM1.10m | 1:55AM0.74m | 2:29PM1.04m | 2:29AM0.80m | 2:47PM0.98m | 3:06AM0.82m | 3:05PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:30AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.26m | 6:08AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.05m | 8:28PM0.29m | 7:18AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.26m | 7:51AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.22m | 8:24AM0.16m | 9:07PM0.18m | 8:57AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2327 | 1901 | 1845 | 1235 | 979 | 773 | 676 | 784 | 918 | 743 | 755 | 553 | 410 | 218 | 171 | 104 | 184 | 370 | 643 | 918 | 736 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 20 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 6 | SSW 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 342 | 367 | 597 | 484 | 446 | 333 | 268 | 367 | 181 | 298 | 30 | 92 | 109 | 62 | 33 | 18 | 49 | 59 | 3 | 253 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | W 6 | SW 15 | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 243 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 76 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NW 4 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 1165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1026 | 1026 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 87 | 28 | 0 | 203 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 207 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
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