Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Venus Bay and what’s coming down the line. It’s a bumpy start, but there are a couple of golden hours for those who wait.
The first week is mostly a write-off thanks to onshore winds and messy conditions. Tuesday morning has a 3.3ft SW swell, but that 25 mph NNW wind, while cross-offshore, is way too strong for decent waves. It’s a no-go. The swell energy is moderate (548), but it’s wasted. Wednesday shows a 4.3ft SW swell, but the wind is on it, so it’s a rough one. Thursday bumps up to 5.2ft, but the wind stays cross-on or on-shore. Friday morning cleans up a bit with a strong cross-off breeze, but the surf is still only so-so.
The real juice arrives on Tuesday, September 8th. We see a solid 8.2ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the wave energy is massive at 7658. The wind is cross-on from the SSW, so it’s a little bumpy, but the power and shape are there for experienced surfers. This is a standout. Wednesday morning, September 9th, is the absolute best though. The swell drops to a cleaner 6.6ft, still from the SW, with a 17-second period, and the wind turns to a light 6 mph offshore from the east. That’s the recipe for glassy, powerful lines at Venus Bay. Crowds are possible here, and it’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be alone. The water temp is about average for the season.
After that, it fades. Thursday the 10th has a fun 4.3ft SW swell with morning offshore breezes and, later, glassy conditions. That’s a great day for intermediates. But then Friday and the weekend get messy again as the wind picks up and the swell drops. The second week sees small, grotty surf with onshore winds taking over. A big gap of poor recommendations runs from the 12th right through to the 16th.
Standout: The absolute best is Wednesday morning, September 9th: 6.6ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a light easterly offshore wind. That’s premium Venus Bay. Tuesday the 8th is also worth the look for the bigger-wave crowd.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, near gales from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 728 | 474 | 366 | 596 | 803 | 640 | 763 | 1048 | 1063 | 1456 | 1265 | 1219 | 2065 | 1736 | 2231 | 2166 | 1154 | 3550 | 6612 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:12AM1.12m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:35AM1.11m | 2:24PM0.82m | 2:59AM1.06m | 2:17PM0.72m | 3:21AM0.97m | 1:45PM0.68m | 3:41AM0.84m | 12:43PM0.73m | 3:43AM0.69m | 2:23AM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:25AM0.04m | 8:13PM0.04m | 8:49AM0.16m | 8:21PM0.05m | 9:10AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.06m | 9:19AM0.48m | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.63m | 8:07PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.65m | 7:44PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 728 | 474 | 366 | 596 | 803 | 640 | 763 | 1048 | 1063 | 1456 | 1265 | 1219 | 308 | 1736 | 2231 | 2166 | 1154 | 198 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 5 | — | S 14 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 129 | 74 | 203 | 227 | 318 | 110 | 355 | 341 | 170 | 213 | 216 | 1 | — | 175 | 222 | 284 | 357 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | WNW 6 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 215 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 14 | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | — | — | — | N 4 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 29 | 15 | 24 | 21 | 42 | 64 | 642 | — | — | 18 | 31 | 2065 | — | — | — | 24 | 3550 | 6612 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 1446 | 309 | 351 | 309 | 843 | 1025 | 203 | 446 | 0 | 446 | 946 | 1350 | 1446 | 1446 | 56 | 439 | 439 | 418 |
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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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