Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 3PM (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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 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’s coming down the pipe for Venus Bay. It’s a reef setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s consistent. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but it’s not all green lights. The first few days are looking clean and rideable, but the real standout is shaping up for Friday the 21st of August. That morning, we’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period—that’s proper long-period energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NW. That’s a recipe for perfection at this reef. The combined energy is strong at 1828, and it’s calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. If you can handle a bit of size and that long-period punch, this is the session to circle.
Saturday the 22nd of August morning is also a top pick. Another 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a light SE cross-offshore wind keeping things clean. Combined energy is a solid 1720. It’s a little smaller than Friday but still excellent for those who know what they’re doing.
Now, there’s a bit of a gap in the middle of the week. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are poor—onshore winds and choppy junk. Not worth paddling out. Things pick back up Thursday the 20th morning with a clean 3ft SW swell and light offshore wind, but it’s not a standout.
Heads up for Monday the 24th of August. The swell jumps to 8ft from the WSW, but those strong cross-shore winds at 16 mph will make it a mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. Same for the 28th of August afternoon—a big 8ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period, but a light cross-onshore wind will put some ripples on it. It’s a 4-star rating, but the wind is a question mark.
If you’re a beginner, stay away from anything over 5ft. The 21st, 22nd, and 29th of August mornings are all over 7ft and only for experienced surfers. Beginners should look at Sunday the 16th of August morning: 4ft SW, clean conditions, gentle offshore breeze. That’s a nice, friendly wave.
Remember, this is a long-range look, so anything beyond next week is a bit of a gamble, but the signs are promising. Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 614 | 529 | 331 | 574 | 560 | 376 | 588 | 482 | 318 | 330 | 640 | 581 | 480 | 635 | 853 | 1420 | 1209 | 1438 | 1314 | 1297 | 1062 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:03PM1.04m | 2:16AM1.02m | 2:17PM0.98m | 2:42AM1.02m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10PM0.06m | 8:18AM0.10m | 8:26PM0.03m | 8:43AM0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 614 | 529 | 331 | 574 | 560 | 355 | 588 | 482 | 318 | 330 | 640 | 581 | 480 | 635 | 853 | 1420 | 1209 | 1438 | 1314 | 1297 | 1062 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 17 | N 4 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 9 | S 16 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 206 | 199 | 144 | 54 | 222 | 376 | 57 | 147 | 1 | 82 | 61 | 203 | 64 | 134 | 373 | 408 | 381 | 421 | 406 | 416 | 381 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 26 | S 16 | WSW 21 | S 15 | S 18 | — | NNE 4 | — | WSW 20 | S 15 | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 190 | 302 | 112 | 225 | — | 4 | — | 155 | 109 | — | — | 259 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | ESE 4 | E 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 11 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 30 | 21 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 302 | 207 | 208 | 446 | 843 | 203 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 1025 | 289 | 0 | 203 | 0 |
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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).
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