
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay has cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
First things first – Venus Bay is a reef set-up, consistent, and best with swell out of the southwest. It’s a beginner-plus kind of spot, but when the surf gets big, it’ll sort the men from the boys. The water temp is sittin’ around 59°, which is about normal for this time of year – no wild anomaly to talk about.
We've got a bit of a slow start. The first real shot at anything decent won’t come until Thursday the 30th in the morning. That’s when we see a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, with a long 13-second period and a beautiful offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (852). That’s your first real standout – clean lines, light wind, and a reef that loves this direction. Thursday morning is the pick of the early run.
Friday the 31st drops right off. Swell sinks to 3ft, and while the morning is clean, there’s just not enough push. Through the weekend and into Monday, the surf stays marginal – a lot of cross-shore wind and chop spoiling what little swell there is.
Now, keep your eyes on Monday the 10th of August. That morning, a solid 10ft groundswell from the WSW rolls in with a 14-second period. The combined energy is strong (3309). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy but it’ll be surfable for the experienced crew. Afternoon keeps the size but the wind swings cross-on, making it a bit lumpy. This is big stuff – over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experts. Tuesday the 11th follows up with a still-chunky 8ft SW swell in the morning, with a clean offshore breeze from the NNE – that’s another serious session for the skilled locals. Energy is very strong (4002).
Beyond that, the second week sees a slow fade, with a few moments of clean conditions but smaller waves, until the swell starts to build again mid-week. The true standout in the whole window is that Monday the 10th through Tuesday the 11th – big southwest groundswell, clean wind, and a reef that will hold it. Just remember: that’s a week and a half away, so treat it as promising but keep an eye on the updates.
There’ll be some gaps in between where it’s not worth paddling out – especially the 31st through the 3rd, and again from the 6th afternoon through the 9th. But when it’s on, Venus Bay delivers.
Stay stoked.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1124 | 722 | 572 | 465 | 373 | 236 | 203 | 547 | 679 | 822 | 746 | 611 | 623 | 1170 | 813 | 637 | 405 | 210 | 344 | 469 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:56AM0.69m | 1:22PM1.23m | 1:20AM0.76m | 1:46PM1.23m | 1:45AM0.82m | 2:11PM1.20m | 2:11AM0.87m | 2:34PM1.13m | 2:39AM0.90m | 2:57PM1.03m | 3:09AM0.92m | 3:15PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.16m | 6:36AM0.04m | 7:54PM0.14m | 7:06AM0.00m | 8:13PM0.12m | 7:36AM-0.01m | 8:32PM0.11m | 8:07AM0.01m | 8:50PM0.11m | 8:39AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.14m | 9:11AM0.17m | 9:22PM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
1124 | 722 | 572 | 465 | 373 | 236 | 203 | 547 | 679 | 822 | 746 | 611 | 623 | 1170 | 813 | 637 | 405 | 210 | 344 | 214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 20 |
343 | 187 | 280 | 222 | 20 | 44 | 186 | 175 | 145 | 192 | 133 | 119 | — | 246 | 203 | 91 | 77 | 130 | 20 | 469 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | WSW 21 | S 14 | S 18 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 12 | SW 22 | S 20 |
— | — | — | — | 19 | 44 | 100 | 227 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 43 | 73 | 198 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 8 | 44 | 22 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 203 | 28 | 0 | 207 | 305 | 369 | 911 | 946 | 843 | 71 | 203 | 0 | 172 | 28 | 87 |
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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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