
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,765 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
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 has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a tough start. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too crazy. The real story is the wind. For the first week, it’s relentless. Friday afternoon kicks off with a strong 16 mph cross-onshore breeze and poor surf, so don’t bother. Saturday and Sunday are a write-off with near gale-force winds and a big, messy 12 ft swell on Sunday that’s been blown to bits. The combined energy hits 3910 (moderate to strong wave energy), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. Monday and Tuesday are no better—strong winds and poor conditions keep the surface chopped up. Wednesday through Friday stay marginal, with a solid 7 ft SW swell (combined energy 2236) on Thursday morning but that cross-onshore wind keeps it bumpy. This is a tough run.
Now, hold on. Saturday the 15th of August is where it starts to turn. The morning brings a light breeze from the SE, creating a clean, cross-offshore wind. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period—proper groundswell energy (combined energy 2087). This is a reef break, and that long-period SW groundswell is exactly what it’s made for. The setup looks excellent for experienced surfers. The only catch? Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Then Sunday the 16th of August morning is a genuine standout. We’ve got offshore wind from the east at 12 mph, clean as a whistle. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SW, but the period is still a solid 14 seconds, keeping the shape good. The combined energy is 731 (moderate wave energy). This is a perfect window for the beginner-plus crew—the size is friendly, and the offshore wind will groom those lines beautifully. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast.
Monday the 17th of August morning is another clean, offshore session with 4 ft SW swell at 16 seconds (combined energy 792). A great follow-up to Sunday. The wind stays light, and the waves will be clean and fun.
Into the second week, things get more promising but less certain. Tuesday the 18th of August afternoon is looking clean with a light breeze and 4 ft SW swell at a very long 17-second period (combined energy 1373). That long period will make the waves bend nicely around the reef. Thursday the 20th of August has a bigger push of 6 ft SW swell (combined energy 1609), but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore, so it’ll be lumpy and challenging. Still, for experienced surfers, it could be a goer. Friday the 21st of August morning stays clean with 5 ft SW swell at 16 seconds (combined energy 1333), worth a look if you can dodge the crowds.
After that, the swell fades and the wind turns messy again for the last weekend.
So, the real standout here is Saturday the 15th of August for the experienced crew, and Sunday the 16th of August morning for everyone else. That’s the clean, offshore, fun-sized window you don’t want to miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, gales from the SW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1050 | 844 | 875 | 696 | 528 | 835 | 3910 | 4616 | 3325 | 2067 | 976 | 685 | 621 | 4329 | 4932 | 4209 | 2445 | 1919 | 1592 | 1108 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:14AM0.83m | 11:48AM0.98m | 1:36AM0.43m | 12:17PM1.10m | 00:56AM0.46m | 12:42PM1.16m | 00:48AM0.54m | 1:03PM1.18m | 00:54AM0.65m | 1:21PM1.17m | 1:08AM0.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.22m | 8:16PM0.19m | 7:55PM0.17m | 4:39AM0.38m | 7:49PM0.18m | 5:29AM0.25m | 7:47PM0.20m | 6:03AM0.14m | 7:46PM0.21m | 6:33AM0.06m | 7:46PM0.20m | |||||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 19 | — | S 16 | S 19 | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1050 | 844 | 875 | 696 | 528 | — | — | — | 600 | 2067 | 976 | 685 | 29 | — | 192 | 247 | 284 | 1919 | 1592 | 1108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | W 6 | S 15 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 |
311 | 92 | 245 | 221 | 167 | — | — | — | — | 572 | 31 | 161 | 60 | — | — | — | 526 | 317 | 290 | 210 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NE 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 17 | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
15 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 30 | 835 | 3910 | 4616 | 3325 | — | 24 | 52 | 621 | 4329 | 4932 | 4209 | 2445 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 207 | 207 | 369 | 369 | 369 | 354 | 909 | 1025 | 309 | 369 | 1024 | 1025 | 446 | 1026 | 1446 | 446 | 1016 | 446 | 0 |
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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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