
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay’s got cooking over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we’ll need to be patient.
The first real window of surf kicks off on Sunday the 13th, but to be honest, it’s not much to get excited about. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a solid 16-second period, which means there’s decent energy (1452), but the wind is a stiff onshore 19 mph from the same direction. That’s going to chop it right up. You’re looking at poor conditions, so I’d give it a miss.
Monday the 14th sees the swell drop a little, around 3ft, but it’s still from the SW with a light onshore breeze. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. Conditions are marginal at best. Tuesday morning the 15th has a clean look with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is still only 4ft from the SW and the combined energy is moderate at 913. It’s a possible go, but not a standout.
Wednesday the 16th keeps the SW swell going at 5-5ft with moderate energy (1047 to 1775), but the wind is cross-shore and a bit messy. Thursday morning the 17th is your first real highlight in this stretch. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the NE, a clean 4ft SSW swell, and that offshore wind will put some nice lines on it. The energy is a solid 795, and the rating is decent. This is a good call for a Thursday morning session.
From Friday the 18th through to Saturday the 26th, it’s mostly poor or marginal. There’s a long gap of about 9 days where you’re really just waiting. The swell does pulse up to 7ft on Sunday the 20th, but it’s onshore and lumpy. Not worth paddling out.
Now, hold onto your board. The real standout comes on Sunday the 27th of September. We’re looking at a 10ft groundswell from the SSW with a long 18-second period. That’s proper energy – 8630! The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE, which will keep things clean. This is exceptional surf, but you need to be an expert. That size at a reef break like Venus Bay will have some serious power. The crowd factor is only “sometimes,” so you might get some waves to yourself if you’re out early. The morning session is the one to go for; by the afternoon the wind swings onshore and it gets messy.
Monday the 28th is still big – another 10ft SSW swell – but the wind goes offshore from the ENE in the morning, giving you clean, powerful waves. It’s still only for experienced surfers though. The energy is very strong (4077). By the afternoon the period drops to a short 7 seconds and the wind turns onshore, so don’t bother.
So, if you’re after the best, circle Sunday the 27th of September. Early morning. Big, clean, and powerful. The rest of the forecast is a lot of waiting.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the N by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 13 | WSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
843 | 266 | 384 | 331 | 498 | 788 | 924 | 844 | 859 | 1006 | 753 | 545 | 322 | 212 | 197 | 208 | 171 | 89 | 423 | 1309 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:28AM1.18m | 1:30PM0.99m | 1:49AM1.20m | 1:44PM0.94m | 2:10AM1.18m | 1:56PM0.89m | 2:31AM1.12m | 2:05PM0.82m | 2:51AM1.03m | 2:06PM0.75m | 3:10AM0.91m | 1:45PM0.69m | 3:22AM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM-0.01m | 7:40AM0.01m | 7:28PM-0.05m | 8:00AM0.06m | 7:43PM-0.06m | 8:21AM0.13m | 7:58PM-0.04m | 8:40AM0.23m | 8:11PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.09m | 9:02AM0.47m | 8:15PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 |
525 | 266 | 384 | 331 | 498 | 788 | 924 | 844 | 859 | 1006 | 753 | 545 | 322 | 212 | 197 | 208 | 171 | 89 | 54 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | — |
84 | 35 | 57 | 109 | 87 | 79 | — | 304 | 176 | 520 | 157 | 250 | 85 | 50 | 78 | 52 | 73 | 15 | 136 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | SW 21 | S 19 | — | — | NE 6 | SSW 13 | — |
— | 75 | 72 | 29 | 91 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 16 | — | — | 67 | 63 | — | — | 1 | 35 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | E 4 | S 16 | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | N 4 | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 5 | W 13 | WSW 18 |
843 | 38 | — | — | — | 46 | 51 | 53 | 10 | 249 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 80 | 423 | 1309 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 677 | 202 | 56 | 446 | 71 | 351 | 289 | 289 | 46 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 430 | 208 | 28 | 446 | 446 | 1024 |
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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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