
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,008 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 (Jul 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, honestly, with some real gems hidden in there if you’ve got patience and a keen eye on the wind.
We start with a small tease on Sunday 26 July morning. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW with a solid 12-second period, and a light 3 mph north breeze making it cross-offshore. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing to write home about, but you won’t need a thicker wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (333). It’s clean and there’s good surf on offer, so if you can get out early, you’ll find some fun little waves. But it’s short-lived; by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right out.
From Monday 27 July right through to the end of July, we’re staring down a lot of poor conditions. Strong winds—22 mph on Monday, 19 mph on Tuesday—and lumpy, cross-onshore chop make it a write-off. The swell sticks around, even pushing 6ft on Tuesday morning, but with that wind, it’s just a mess. Not worth the paddle.
Then things start looking up. On Thursday 30 July, we get a proper window. The morning brings a clean 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with a light 6 mph offshore wind from the ENE. Combined energy is notable at 861. The waves should have shape and the conditions will be glassy. This is a standout for the first week. It’s not huge, so it’s good for all levels, and crowds are always possible here, so just be ready to share.
Friday 31 July is a step down in size—2ft from the SW, 14-second period—but with a moderate 12 mph NNE cross-offshore breeze, it stays clean. Energy is lower (264), so it’ll be a bit slower, but if you want a quieter session, it’s an option.
Moving into the second week, Monday 3 August morning is the real highlight of this whole outlook. Swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, 15-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1757—strong, powerful surf. And the wind? Light ENE at 6 mph, straight offshore, making it clean as a whistle. This is excellent, but it’s for experienced surfers only. That size and period will be pushing hard, especially at a reef break like Venus Bay. The long-period groundswell will mean longer lulls between sets, which makes paddling out easier if you’re smart about it, but the waves themselves will be heavy and well-shaped.
Tuesday 4 August morning is another clean one—4ft SW, 12 seconds, 9 mph ENE offshore—very good conditions for a smaller, user-friendly wave. Less energy (591), so it’s more relaxed.
Friday 7 August morning offers another big pulse: 5ft from the SW, 15-second period, with a light 3 mph SE cross-offshore breeze. Energy is very strong at 1665. Again, this is for the more experienced crew—excellent conditions, but size and period make it a serious wave.
Overall, the best of the best are Thursday 30 July morning for a clean, manageable size, and Monday 3 August morning for the real power session. Expect a few days with no real recommendations in between, particularly late July and early August afternoons, but the consistent nature of the break means forecasts can change. For now, keep your eyes on those two mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
239 | 202 | 169 | 155 | 167 | 1630 | 1212 | 1220 | 1154 | 1643 | 1020 | 791 | 581 | 406 | 323 | 187 | 197 | 449 | 342 | 432 | 774 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:31AM0.95m | 11:51PM0.49m | 12:03PM1.05m | 00:13AM0.55m | 12:31PM1.13m | 00:34AM0.62m | 12:57PM1.19m | 00:56AM0.69m | 1:22PM1.23m | 1:20AM0.76m | 1:46PM1.23m | 1:45AM0.82m | 2:11PM1.20m | 2:11AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.30m | 4:46AM0.28m | 7:08PM0.25m | 5:30AM0.19m | 7:21PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.11m | 7:37PM0.16m | 6:36AM0.04m | 7:54PM0.14m | 7:06AM0.00m | 8:13PM0.12m | 7:36AM-0.01m | 8:32PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
239 | 202 | 169 | 155 | 92 | 854 | — | 112 | 1154 | 1643 | 1020 | 791 | 581 | 406 | 323 | 187 | 197 | 449 | 342 | 432 | 774 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 23 | S 14 | SW 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 |
94 | 35 | 64 | 46 | — | — | — | — | 240 | 372 | 267 | 377 | 280 | 225 | 21 | 33 | 186 | 225 | 53 | 190 | 273 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | S 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SSW 21 | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | 57 | 19 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 44 | 93 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 5 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
— | 1 | — | 60 | 167 | 1630 | 1212 | 1220 | 69 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 12 | 9 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 203 | 28 | 439 | 777 | 446 | 843 | 1449 | 1069 | 289 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 369 | 28 | 204 |
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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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