Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.6° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Venus Bay has on offer over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows where it’s worth getting wet.

The opening stretch is promising. Sunday morning the 16th kicks things off with a clean 4ft southwest swell with a long 15-second period pushing through. The ENE breeze is offshore, and the water is sitting around average for this time of year. You’re looking at a smooth, lined-up reef break with moderate energy behind it (811). It’s a solid start and the best of the first few days. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, so the morning is your window.

Monday the 17th keeps the good run alive. Another 4ft SW swell, this time with a 16-second period and a clean, offshore ENE breeze in the morning (818). It stays clean into the afternoon, though the wind swings a touch cross-offshore. Still, good long-period groundswell like this loves a reef setup.

Tuesday the 18th drops off a notch. The swell dips to around 3ft, and the NNE wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore. It’s clean but the energy’s down and the quality is not the same. Wednesday the 19th is a write-off – onshore and dropping. Skip it.

Then, Thursday the 20th is a hidden gem. The swell is back to 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period, but the real story is the glassy conditions. Only a 3 mph ESE breeze in the morning – flat calm, clean as a whistle (682). This is the standout of the first week. Don’t miss the morning session.

Friday the 21st sees a big pulse of energy arrive – 6ft to 7ft of SW swell with 16-17 second periods (3093). That's strong energy. But the wind turns onshore and gets fresh by the afternoon, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. For the more experienced, there might be some power in the morning, but the conditions aren't doing it any favours.

Saturday the 22nd is another highlight. The swell holds at 6ft from the southwest – a solid 15-18 second groundswell (2034). The morning has a light SE cross-offshore breeze, which should keep the reef reasonably clean. This one is for the experienced crew; the size has some punch, and with this long a period it’ll be breaking with real intent. This is the pick of the bunch for the bigger wave riders.

Sunday the 23rd settles back down to 4-5ft, but the wind is all over the shop, and by the afternoon it’s onshore and messy. From Monday the 24th through the rest of that week, it’s a bit of a grind. The swell fades, the wind is often strong and onshore, and the quality is poor. The water temp’s still about average, but there’s just not a lot of love in the ocean.

You’ve got a few days of small, clean dribble around the 25th and 27th, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The energy levels are low (390, 830).

Now, looking further ahead, the last day of the month – Monday the 31st – has a late-breaking glimmer of hope. The models are showing a 4ft SW swell, with a long 18-second period and a light ESE cross-offshore breeze in the morning. The energy reading is solid (1128), which is why the quality call is high. This one is promising, but it’s over a week away, so treat it with a healthy dose of caution. If it holds, it could be a great way to finish the run.

So, in short: get out there Sunday morning the 16th, and absolutely clear your schedule for Thursday morning the 20th for the cleanest waves. The bigger, more powerful surf is on Saturday the 22nd for those who know what they’re doing. Keep an eye on the 31st, but don’t book it in stone.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.7
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.7
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16
0.8
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15
0.8
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15
1
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15
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
1.3
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16
1.7
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17
2
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
773
543
529
331
574
560
376
588
482
260
326
309
418
553
553
773
1722
2067
2291
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ENE
15
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NW
25
WNW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
0
NE
15
WNW
35
S
20
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High Tide
1:51AM0.97m
2:03PM1.04m
2:16AM1.02m
2:17PM0.98m
2:42AM1.02m
2:31PM0.92m
3:08AM0.99m
2:43PM0.85m
3:36AM0.93m
2:46PM0.77m
4:04AM0.83m
2:25PM0.70m
Low Tide
7:53AM0.04m
8:10PM0.06m
8:18AM0.10m
8:26PM0.03m
8:43AM0.18m
8:43PM0.03m
9:06AM0.27m
8:59PM0.07m
9:27AM0.39m
9:12PM0.13m
9:40AM0.51m
9:14PM0.21m
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14
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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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