Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s 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 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay is cooking up for us over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a mixed bag of pulses of SW groundswell, but the wind is the real story here. Most days are going to be blown out, but there are a few windows of clean conditions that are worth circling on the calendar.
We kick off on Sunday the 30th of August with a taste of what's to come. Morning glass-off with a gentle ENE breeze and a clean 2ft SSW swell. The energy's moderate at (469) and that long period of 20 seconds will be pushing in. Keep in mind, that long period groundswell can get a bit tricky at a beach break, but for the more patient surfer, the sets should be lined up. By afternoon, the wind shifts south and it’s all over.
Monday the 31st sees the swell bump up to 5ft, but the conditions are messy. Morning cross-off wind keeps it clean-ish, but honestly, it's a marginal call. The energy jumps to strong (2171), but it's not coming together.
There's a real dry spell from Tuesday through to Thursday morning. Strong winds, onshore, choppy. Don't bother.
Now, here's one of the standout windows. Friday the 4th of September morning. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is strong at (1263) and the period of 16 seconds means proper, grunty waves. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I'd agree. That's the one to aim for this first week. Be aware, it can get crowded.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th get blown out by strong onshore winds. Big swell (7ft to 11ft), but it'll be a washing machine. That 11ft on Sunday is for experts only, and even then, not with that wind.
Monday the 7th of September is a sleeper. The swell is a solid 10ft with a 16-second period (very strong energy at 4547), and the wind goes light cross-shore. It's still marginal, but for the experienced crew looking for big, raw power, this could be a session. Something to watch.
Another big chance hits on Wednesday the 9th of September morning. This might be the pick of the whole run. A 6ft SW swell, glassy as a lake with a barely-there ENE breeze, and a 15-second period. The energy is strong (1896). The report says "excellent for experienced surfers," which tells you the power is real. For the crew who can handle it, this is the one.
After that, the swell backs off. Thursday the 10th morning is clean with a small 3ft swell, good for a beginner-plus longboard session. Friday the 11th has a clean 5ft, but it's marginal.
The second week fades. Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th are blown out. We end with Monday the 14th of September morning – a clean 5ft offshore swell, which could be a nice finisher.
So to sum it up: Friday the 4th of September morning is your best bet for clean, powerful waves, and Wednesday the 9th of September morning is the glassy standout if you want perfection. Get out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 163 | 253 | 700 | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 655 | 618 | 719 | 1028 | 1077 | 706 | 704 | 1155 | 1041 | 966 | 3151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:27AM1.03m | 1:46PM1.14m | 1:49AM1.09m | 2:04PM1.04m | 2:12AM1.12m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:35AM1.11m | 2:24PM0.82m | 2:59AM1.06m | 2:17PM0.72m | 3:21AM0.97m | 1:45PM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:31AM-0.07m | 7:50PM0.03m | 7:58AM-0.04m | 8:02PM0.03m | 8:25AM0.04m | 8:13PM0.04m | 8:49AM0.16m | 8:21PM0.05m | 9:10AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.06m | 9:19AM0.48m | 8:21PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 6:10 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 163 | 124 | 700 | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 655 | 618 | 719 | 1028 | 1077 | 706 | 704 | 1155 | 1041 | 966 | 284 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | WSW 14 | S 17 | SW 6 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | — |
| kJ | 116 | 253 | 110 | 142 | 595 | 510 | 127 | 74 | 257 | 210 | 40 | 115 | 350 | 95 | 253 | 278 | 222 | 357 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 33 | 92 | 55 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 215 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | E 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | W 6 | W 4 | WSW 14 | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | WNW 6 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 40 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 11 | 752 | — | — | 2 | 19 | 204 | 3151 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 172 | 28 | 28 | 1369 | 309 | 850 | 309 | 843 | 202 | 203 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 843 |
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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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