Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.7° 

Venus Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Venus Bay surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 (Jul 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Jul 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey, it’s Rusty here. Venus Bay’s got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple weeks, but there’s a real gem early on that’ll get the blood pumping.

The opening act hits Thursday, July 16. That afternoon is the standout – a long-period SW groundswell at 4 ft and 17 seconds, with glassy conditions and light north winds (3 mph). The reef will be handling that energy beautifully, giving you clean, lined-up waves. Combined swell energy is moderate at 1117, so there’s some punch. Crowds are possible, but with consistent waves you’ll get your share.

Friday morning, July 17, is still a solid option – 4 ft SW at 16 seconds, cross-off NNE breeze keeping things clean. Slightly smaller but still plenty of fun. By Saturday the swell drops to 2 ft and conditions get more ordinary.

Then it’s a long stretch of small, mixed-up surf with onshore or cross-off winds. Thursday, July 23, morning offers a brief window – offshore NE breeze at 3 mph with 3 ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds. Clean but small. Friday, July 24, sees a bigger swell of 5 ft but with strong cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and messy – more for the kite crew than paddle. Saturday, July 25, morning has cross-off wind and 4 ft SW at 16 seconds, but still only marginal.

The final days from July 27 onward get blown out by strong winds and poor conditions. So your best bet is without doubt Thursday afternoon, July 16 – get on it early.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
676
614
929
773
644
546
297
179
171
134
96
437
492
380
350
331
335
325
210
144
104
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
10
NW
15
NE
15
N
10
W
10
E
10
E
15
S
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
3:47AM0.81m
3:21PM0.82m
4:33AM0.78m
3:31PM0.73m
Low Tide
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
9:30PM0.16m
9:31AM0.35m
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.46m
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7:31
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7:28
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5:42
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Venus Bay Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Venus Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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