Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 (Aug 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Venus Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. There’s a solid run of groundswell on the horizon, and if you time it right, you’ll be rewarded.
The first real standout window is Saturday morning, 22 August. The wind is set to be clean offshore from the ENE at just 6 mph, and the swell is a solid 5 ft out of the SW with a period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (1287), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a reef break, so that long period SW groundswell will line up beautifully. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there. Keep in mind this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.
Now, the real standout, the one that's got me a little fired up, is Friday morning, 28 August. We’re looking at 8 ft of SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 2161, and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful swell for this reef, and with clean offshore winds, it’s going to be a proper session. This is the best on offer. Only experts should be out there at that size, though. This one is a promise, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the charts.
Leading up to that, Thursday morning, 27 August has a 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore from the NW at 12 mph, which will put a bit of chop on it. It’s still a lot of energy (1707), just not as clean as the Friday.
The week after that, things get a bit messy. On Tuesday morning, 1 September, we get a glassy morning with a 3 ft SW groundswell (17 seconds). The conditions are flagged as "very good," but the swell is small. It’s a nice little window for a beginner-plus session.
Wednesday morning, 2 September also has clean offshore winds and a tiny 2 ft swell. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.
There are a few days with no real recommendations, like the stretch from 24 August through to the 26th, where the wind is onshore or cross-on and the quality is poor. It’s a blank run, but it doesn’t last long before the good stuff shows up.
So, to wrap it up: Saturday the 22nd is your early call for a clean, solid session, but Friday the 28th is the one to circle on the calendar. That’s the big, clean groundswell day for experienced surfers.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
686 | 482 | 264 | 330 | 365 | 630 | 710 | 651 | 763 | 757 | 1388 | 1297 | 1179 | 988 | 606 | 1062 | 813 | 499 | 346 | 238 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:31PM0.92m | 3:08AM0.99m | 2:43PM0.85m | 3:36AM0.93m | 2:46PM0.77m | 4:04AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.70m | 4:42AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.69m | 11:42AM0.80m | 1:16AM0.49m | 11:47AM0.93m | 00:23AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM0.03m | 9:06AM0.27m | 8:59PM0.07m | 9:27AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.13m | 9:40AM0.51m | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.64m | 8:43PM0.27m | 7:32PM0.29m | 4:39AM0.44m | 6:58PM0.24m | |||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
686 | 482 | 264 | 330 | 365 | 630 | 710 | 651 | 763 | 757 | 1388 | 1297 | 1179 | 988 | 606 | 1062 | 813 | 499 | 346 | 238 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 17 | — | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
2 | 147 | — | 82 | 61 | 201 | 135 | 134 | 183 | 375 | 394 | 421 | 54 | 224 | 361 | 102 | 248 | 163 | 62 | 94 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | S 9 | WSW 20 | S 14 | — | — | WSW 20 | SSW 17 | — | — | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | S 15 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | S 18 |
225 | — | — | 2 | 152 | 104 | — | — | 256 | 307 | — | — | 54 | 302 | 69 | — | — | — | 77 | 101 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | W 4 | SW 5 |
5 | 21 | 59 | 171 | 144 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 369 | 447 | 449 | 843 | 28 | 28 | 309 | 289 | 39 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 39 | 203 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 446 | 1025 |
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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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