Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 30 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, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,070 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s 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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be 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+) | 12PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Venus Bay is looking at a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days, but there are a few windows where it’ll come alive. The water’s sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The main pattern is that we’ve got a solid, long-period SW groundswell trying to push through, but clean conditions are going to be the real challenge. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong for most of the run, hitting 378 on Sunday morning, but it's the wind that’ll make or break it.
Let's start with the best of the bunch. Monday the 31st of August, the afternoon session is the standout. Swell is a solid 5ft from the SW, period of 18 seconds – that's proper groundswell with heaps of push. The combined energy is strong at 1861. The wind is light and cross-off from the north, so it’s going to be glassy and clean. That’s an excellent wave for experienced surfers, but with that size and long period, it’s not for the groms. The 5ft might be a bit much for beginners, and the long period can make the reef break a bit more critical.
The other one to circle is Wednesday the 9th of September, first thing in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell, period of 16 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the east. Combined energy is strong at 1480. That’s clean, offshore, and the reef should be handling that swell nicely. Another excellent session for the more experienced crew.
There are a few other mornings that look promising, but the wind is the issue. The morning of the 10th of September has a 4ft SW swell with a light offshore from the NE, giving a gentle offshore and clean look. Combined energy is 759. That’s a nice, manageable size for a beginner-plus reef, and the offshore wind is a major positive for clean faces.
Now, the gaps. There are some rough days in between. The run from the 1st to the 6th of September is mostly blown out or onshore, with strong winds and poor surf. The 5th and 6th are particularly nasty with strong onshore wind and messy waves. After the 9th of September, the 11th of September morning has a 6ft SW swell with a 19-second period and cross-off wind, but it’s only marginal. The size is getting up there, and the wind is not fully offshore, so it’s a bit of a gamble.
The long-period nature of these swells (often over 15 seconds) means Venus Bay, as a reef break, should handle it well, giving you some nice, lined-up waves. But the crowds at Venus Bay can be an issue, as it’s 'sometimes' crowded, so you might want to get in early.
The second week of the forecast is looking patchy. The 12th and 13th have some clean-ish mornings, but the swell is smaller and the energy is dropping. The 14th of September is a write-off with strong onshore winds.
So, in summary: if you’re an experienced surfer, the Monday afternoon of the 31st of August and the Wednesday morning of the 9th of September are the ones to aim for. The 10th of September morning is a good call for the intermediate crew. The rest of the run is a bit of a wait-and-see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
253 | 700 | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 323 | 603 | 793 | 1123 | 970 | 849 | 694 | 1682 | 1297 | 1219 | 979 | 1825 | 1551 | 1632 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:41AM0.84m | 12:43PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:45AM0.63m | 8:07PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 |
124 | 700 | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 318 | 603 | 793 | 1123 | 970 | 849 | 694 | 1682 | 1297 | 1219 | 979 | 25 | 329 | 1632 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | S 16 |
253 | 110 | 142 | 595 | 510 | 132 | 74 | 323 | 210 | 36 | 365 | 350 | 192 | 250 | 358 | 231 | 484 | 375 | — | — | 322 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 55 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 215 | — | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | W 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — |
1 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 38 | 37 | 42 | — | 10 | 25 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 25 | 1825 | 1551 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 71 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 28 | 1024 | 430 | 850 | 309 | 446 | 202 | 203 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 446 | 1024 | 1039 | 289 |
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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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