
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer at Venus Bay.
Right off the bat, the start of the period is a write-off. We've got a big, powerful SW groundswell hitting Saturday morning at 8ft, but it's blowing a gale from the WSW at 25 mph, making it a total mess. That's a lot of energy in the water, but absolutely no good for a paddle. Leave the board for the kite crew. The same goes for Saturday afternoon, still too rough.
Sunday the 6th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind swings SSE and that's a cross-shore. It's a small improvement, but it's still marginal. The combined energy is still solid, but it's not clean enough to get excited about.
Now, you want a standout? Monday morning, the 8th of September, is the one to circle. The model is showing a solid SW groundswell at 5ft with a very long period of 17 seconds. That's serious energy, and with a light ESE breeze, it's going to be clean. This is a reef break, and that long period groundswell will wrap in beautifully, offering some proper shape. The water temp is sitting at 59.7°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is a session for the experienced crew, as 5ft with 17-second period will pack a punch.
The outlook after that is a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday the 9th has some punch in the afternoon with a 6ft, 18-second swell, but it's got a fresh SE cross-off. It's clean, but the strong wind forecast makes it a bit of a gamble. Thursday the 10th looks similar, with a consistent 5ft, 16-second swell and a lighter SE breeze, providing cleaner conditions.
The real gem, though, looks like Friday the 11th. The swell drops to 3.5ft, but it's a clean 15-second pulse. The magic is in the wind: a light NE offshore in the morning, and then absolute glass in the afternoon with barely a breath of wind from the south. That's about as good as it gets for a smaller day. It won't be massive, but the quality will be there.
After that, the swells get smaller and the winds get tricky. The rest of the 16-day window is a lot of onshore and cross-on conditions, so it's slim pickings. Keep an eye on the 14th of September for a small clean morning, but the afternoon looks like a rain shower and an onshore wind will ruin it.
So, bottom line: the best bet is the morning of Monday the 8th for the biggest, cleanest, long-period groundswell. Friday the 11th is the other standout for small, clean, and glassy conditions, especially in the afternoon. The rest of the window is a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2383 | 1822 | 1558 | 1004 | 874 | 398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1305 | 1078 | 1129 | 1754 | 1988 | 1949 | 1415 | 1225 | 640 | 472 | 418 | 530 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:43PM0.73m | 3:43AM0.69m | 2:23AM0.56m | 12:01PM0.97m | 1:04AM0.54m | 12:12PM1.05m | 00:33AM0.62m | 12:26PM1.09m | 00:28AM0.75m | 12:39PM1.10m | 00:36AM0.88m | 12:52PM1.09m | 00:50AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.65m | 7:44PM0.14m | 5:20AM0.51m | 7:22PM0.16m | 5:28AM0.35m | 7:06PM0.18m | 5:48AM0.21m | 6:58PM0.17m | 6:11AM0.10m | 6:55PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:57PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
346 | 317 | 1558 | 1004 | 874 | 398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1305 | 1078 | 1129 | 1754 | 1988 | 1949 | 1415 | 1225 | 640 | 472 | 418 | 530 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 13 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | WSW 18 | S 19 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 14 |
— | — | 417 | 336 | 257 | 21 | 71 | 208 | 161 | 476 | 363 | 432 | 347 | 917 | 448 | 342 | 283 | 174 | 144 | 90 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 23 | S 21 | S 14 | S 4 | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | S 26 | S 5 | SW 24 | SW 22 | S 17 |
— | — | — | 298 | — | 21 | 36 | 96 | 9 | — | — | — | 290 | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | 22 | 19 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | E 3 | — | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 18 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | E 4 | NE 3 | — | — |
2383 | 1822 | — | — | — | 21 | 12 | 18 | 5 | — | 4 | 36 | 113 | 1376 | 51 | 17 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1166 | 1446 | 202 | 39 | 289 | 289 | 39 | 203 | 39 | 0 | 289 | 289 | 1465 | 1488 | 351 | 172 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
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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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