Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break it down. This 16-day stretch starts off slow, so don’t rush to the water. The first few days are a mess with onshore wind and chop. The real window opens up in the middle of next week.
We’re looking at Venus Bay. It’s a reef break, wide open to the SW, and it’s consistent. The water temperature is 60°, which is about a degree and a half colder than it should be for this time of year—nothing wild, but you’ll notice it.
The first big highlight is Wednesday, July 15th. That morning, a 5ft SW groundswell is rolling in with a 16-second period, packing heavy energy (1780). The wind is offshore from the east at 12 mph, and it’s clean. This is a proper session for experienced surfers—it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon gets even better, with the wind dropping to 6 mph from the ENE, still offshore, and the swell easing to 5ft. The energy is still strong (1296), and the conditions go glassy. That afternoon is the best session of the whole run.
Thursday, July 16th, keeps it clean. The morning has 4ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the NNE. The energy is moderate (615), and it’s clean. Thursday afternoon goes glassy, with a 3ft swell. It’s smaller, but still a fun, clean wave.
Friday, July 17th, has a nice surprise in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph, with a clean 4ft SW swell. That’s a very good, mellow window.
After that, it falls apart. The weekend of the 18th and 19th brings lumpy cross-shore wind, and by the 20th, it’s a full-on mess with strong onshore winds and a 7ft SSW swell. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling in.
The end of the run, around the 23rd and 24th, is tiny—2ft to 2ft—and mostly blown out or onshore. Not much to work with.
So, the standout is Wednesday, July 15th, and Thursday, July 16th. If you’re an experienced surfer, the Wednesday morning with that 5ft offshore groundswell is your best bet. For a more relaxed session, the glassy afternoons on the 15th and 17th are the go. Crowds are possible at Venus Bay when it’s good, so keep that in mind.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 418 | 861 | 701 | 595 | 499 | 293 | 370 | 1015 | 1100 | 1220 | 961 | 666 | 1513 | 1647 | 2053 | 2233 | 2084 | 1591 | 1284 | 915 | 598 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:02AM0.87m | 11:46PM0.38m | 11:07AM1.01m | 00:14AM0.38m | 11:53AM1.12m | 00:26AM0.38m | 12:31PM1.20m | 00:34AM0.41m | 1:03PM1.22m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.38m | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:23PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.31m | 7:47PM0.20m | 4:46AM0.23m | 8:07PM0.22m | 5:30AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.26m | 6:08AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.29m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | — | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 418 | 861 | 701 | 595 | 499 | 293 | 22 | — | 272 | 1220 | 961 | 666 | 1513 | 30 | 2053 | 2233 | 2084 | 1591 | 1284 | 915 | 598 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 17 | S 15 | W 5 | S 15 | W 5 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 15 | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 133 | 311 | 72 | 4 | 121 | 16 | — | — | — | 180 | 345 | 370 | 216 | — | 380 | 459 | 651 | 612 | 496 | 381 | 268 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 184 | 180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 136 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 12 | 7 | 370 | 1015 | 1100 | 721 | 538 | 34 | 70 | 1647 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 203 | 300 | 350 | 1025 | 1316 | 1415 | 1449 | 1449 | 446 | 1310 | 1415 | 1039 | 446 | 351 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 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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