Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
14.9° 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,067 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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 serving up over the next couple of weeks.

The story starts quiet, but it builds into a proper run of clean, long-period SW groundswell that will have the reef firing. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday the 21st, but honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. The morning is cloudy with a cross-on SSW breeze at 9 mph, and the 4ft SW swell is messy. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. The wave energy is massive (1623), but with that wind, it’s just not happening.

Saturday the 22nd, though, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is a standout. The reef at Venus Bay is seeing 5ft of SW groundswell, with a long 15-second period, and a light SE cross-off breeze at 3 mph. It’s clean. The energy is solid (1136), and for an experienced surfer, this is a proper session. You’ll get those long, lining walls that Venus Bay is known for. The afternoon turns choppy again, so get it in the morning.

Sunday the 23rd is another winner. The morning is clean with a light NNE cross-off breeze and 4ft of 17-second SW groundswell (1152 energy). It’s a bit smaller than Saturday, but good. Then the afternoon? Absolute glass. The wind drops to 3 mph from the WNW, the swell is 4ft at 16 seconds, and it’s glassy. That’s a rare, beautiful window. The energy is 1135, and it’s going to be a dream out there.

Monday the 24th drops in size but the wind swings offshore from the ENE at 16 mph. The swell is 3ft on the morning, 3ft in the afternoon, both with a 14-second period. The energy is weak (350-369), but it’s clean. A good day for a beginner-plus spot, but don’t expect power.

Tuesday the 25th is a mess. Strong SSW winds crank up to 22 mph, turning the 5ft swell into lumpy junk. The energy is 1029, but with that cross-on wind, it’s a no-go.

Wednesday the 26th morning offers a reprieve. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, with a 4ft, 13-second SW swell. The energy is 521, and it’s clean. A quick session before the wind turns onshore in the afternoon.

Thursday the 27th is a weird one. The morning has a long-period 20-second, 2ft swell, but the wind is a strong 19 mph cross-off from the NNE. Clean, but the swell is tiny. Energy is 794. The afternoon, however, sees the swell jump to 5ft with an 18-second period, and the energy rockets to 1928. The wind is still cross-off and clean. This is a serious, expert-only groundswell. Those sets will be long and powerful, but it could be a bit straight for a beach break, so the reef should handle it beautifully.

From Friday the 28th through to Sunday the 30th, it’s pretty grim. Strong winds, rain, and messy conditions. The 6ft swell on the 28th afternoon is a beast, but with a near-gale onshore wind, it’s just for the kites.

Monday the 31st morning is a hidden gem. A clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period, and a light SE cross-off wind. The energy is 1084. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers.

The first week of September looks mixed. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd have moderate swell, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, making it average. The real prospect is Saturday the 5th. The morning has a 5ft, 17-second SW groundswell with a cross-off wind from the north at 22 mph. The energy is a massive 1584. It’s clean, but that wind is strong. It’s a promising, long-range prospect, but the wind could be a factor.

If I’m picking the standout sessions, it’s the Saturday 22nd morning and the Sunday 23rd afternoon glass-off. For the second week, keep an eye on Monday 31st morning and Saturday 5th September morning – they’re promising but less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.3
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15
1.6
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17
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1.5
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15
1.5
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1.3
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16
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0.8
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0.7
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15
1.3
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19
1.6
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18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
757
1323
1297
1028
936
686
1050
813
441
248
203
434
1761
992
632
437
277
301
436
1322
1591
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NNE
15
SSW
15
E
20
NNE
20
N
20
NE
35
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20
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35
SSW
30
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20
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10
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15
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NW
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High Tide
2:25PM0.70m
4:42AM0.71m
12:54PM0.69m
11:42AM0.80m
1:16AM0.49m
11:47AM0.93m
00:23AM0.56m
12:04PM1.05m
00:21AM0.65m
12:24PM1.14m
00:31AM0.75m
12:45PM1.20m
00:47AM0.85m
Low Tide
9:40AM0.51m
9:14PM0.21m
9:00AM0.64m
8:43PM0.27m
7:32PM0.29m
4:39AM0.44m
6:58PM0.24m
5:16AM0.30m
6:53PM0.18m
5:44AM0.18m
7:00PM0.13m
6:11AM0.07m
7:10PM0.09m
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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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