Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.3° 

Venus Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Venus Bay surf forecast from 28 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: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 19s

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’s on offer at Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag coming up, with some solid windows of clean surf, but also some rough patches where the wind just ruins it. The first few days are looking workable, but there’s a proper run of messy, blown-out conditions in the middle of the period that you’ll want to avoid. The standout sessions are definitely the mornings where the wind plays nice, and there’s a couple of those that are absolute crackers.

The water’s sitting at 59°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Friday, August 28th in the afternoon. It’s not the biggest, but the waves are a clean 4ft from the SW with a super long 16-second period, pushing a strong 1056 combined energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. It’s a proper groundswell, so expect some long, lined-up waves, especially down the reef. This is a good one for experienced surfers who know their way around a longer period swell.

Saturday morning, August 29th drops a little in size to 3ft, but the wind swings around to a clean offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. The swell period is still a solid 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 327. The waves will be small, but clean and well-shaped. It’s a good session for a longboard or a funboard, and the wind is perfect for it.

Sunday morning, August 30th is a bit of a tease. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but the period is a staggering 20 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is 378, and the wind is offshore from the E at 12 mph. The waves will be super clean, but you’ll be scratching for the bigger sets. Only for the most patient.

Now, we hit a rough patch. From Monday afternoon, August 31st through until Thursday, September 3rd, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is a jumbled mess. The waves get bigger, up to 5ft, but the quality is poor. There’s a window on Monday morning with a 5ft SW swell and a 19-second period, but the wind is a cross-offshore, which is okay, but the energy is really strong at 2188. It’s borderline, but the afternoon onshore wind kills it. Tuesday, September 1st is a write-off with 25-19 mph winds. Don’t bother.

Thursday morning, September 4th is the first real standout again. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SW, with a 14-second period and a strong 1146 energy. The wind is a light offshore from the N at 6 mph. This is clean, punchy surf on the reef. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the size and the long period might make it a bit tricky for beginners.

Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th are a total storm. We’re looking at 28 mph and 34 mph winds, 8ft to 10ft of messy swell. The energy is seriously high, hitting 2764 and 2653, but it’s a complete washing machine. For paddle surfing, you’d be mad to go out. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Things settle down again on Monday, September 8th. The morning is a beauty: 4ft of SW swell, a 13-second period, and a glassy offshore wind from the NE at 3 mph. The energy is 1242, and the waves are clean. This is a solid session.

Wednesday, September 10th morning is another tidy one. The swell is 4ft from the SW, a 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the E at 6 mph. The energy is 1079. It’s smaller, but the quality is high.

Now, the best on offer for the whole outlook is Friday morning, September 11th. The swell is 5ft from the SW, with a lovely 18-second period, pushing a strong 2130 energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. This is a proper groundswell, and the reef at Venus Bay is going to handle it beautifully. The waves will be clean, powerful, and have a lot of push. The winds are light, so expect clean, glassy conditions. This is the one to circle on the calendar. High energy, great period, and offshore wind.

Saturday, September 12th morning has a 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a fresh offshore breeze from the N at 19 mph. The energy is 1294. The wind is a bit strong, but it’s offshore, so it’ll be hollow and fast. Good for the more experienced.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Fri
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
20
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.5
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.3
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16
1.1
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16
1.1
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17
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17
1.2
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16
1.3
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15
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
793
410
285
212
163
253
686
751
1593
1351
823
644
640
633
719
788
726
833
726
758
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
SSE
20
E
20
E
20
S
20
ENE
15
NE
5
NW
20
NNE
40
N
30
W
20
SW
15
W
25
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15
NNE
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
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High Tide
1:06AM0.94m
1:27PM1.20m
1:27AM1.03m
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
Low Tide
7:23PM0.06m
7:04AM-0.07m
7:36PM0.04m
7:31AM-0.07m
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
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Temp °C
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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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