
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off right away. The standout is definitely Wednesday morning, July 15th down at Venus Bay. We’re looking at a clean 5-foot swell from the southwest, with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is strong at 1425, and it’s going to be a classic groundswell setup. This is real quality for experienced surfers—long lines, plenty of power, and clean conditions. The wind being offshore is a major plus, so the face will be smooth. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that long period well, and with only a few people around, you’ll have plenty of room. This is the one to aim for.
Wednesday afternoon goes glassy with a 4-foot south swell and zero wind, offering very clean but slightly smaller waves. Thursday morning, July 16th, is a bit smaller at 4 feet, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s still clean. The energy drops to 795, so it’s weaker. Thursday afternoon is a real highlight though: a 4-foot southwest swell, a very long 17-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy jumps back up to 1117. That’s a beautiful, clean afternoon session for experienced surfers again.
Friday morning, July 17th, is clean and 4 feet, but the energy is dropping. Friday afternoon gets a bit of cross-shore wind, making it less ideal. The weekend sees a drop in swell size, with Saturday morning at 3 feet, and Sunday morning at a tiny 1 feet with a messy 20-second period. The energy is low, and conditions are poor. We then have a gap of several days through Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday where the surf is either too small, onshore, or just not worth paddling out for.
Things start to look interesting again on Thursday morning, July 23rd, with a fresh 5-foot southwest swell, 15-second period, and strong energy at 1447. However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is more for the experienced crew who don’t mind a bit of chop.
The next real standout is Friday morning, July 24th. Clean 5-foot swell from the southwest, 15-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the energy is strong at 1192. The conditions are clean, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday morning, July 25th, is the best of the longer-range outlook. Clean 5-foot swell from the southwest, a 16-second period, a light offshore breeze from the ENE, and the energy is very strong at 1596. That’s a proper groundswell pulse with great wind. It’s a promising one, but being a week and a half out, it’s less certain.
After that, the swell fades again through the end of the month, with small, clean waves on the 29th and 30th, but nothing to write home about.
Overall, the first week is the go. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings have the best combination of size, clean wind, and quality. Saturday the 25th is a long-range hopeful.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
979 | 767 | 676 | 614 | 929 | 773 | 644 | 546 | 297 | 218 | 171 | 104 | 134 | 437 | 498 | 450 | 350 | 331 | 392 | 330 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:52PM1.16m | 1:25AM0.66m | 2:11PM1.10m | 1:55AM0.74m | 2:29PM1.04m | 2:29AM0.80m | 2:47PM0.98m | 3:06AM0.82m | 3:05PM0.91m | 3:47AM0.81m | 3:21PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.05m | 8:28PM0.29m | 7:18AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.26m | 7:51AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.22m | 8:24AM0.16m | 9:07PM0.18m | 8:57AM0.25m | 9:30PM0.16m | 9:31AM0.35m | 9:54PM0.17m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
979 | 767 | 676 | 614 | 929 | 773 | 644 | 546 | 297 | 218 | 171 | 104 | 52 | 437 | 498 | 450 | 350 | 331 | 392 | 330 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 |
446 | 93 | 268 | 181 | 188 | 324 | 254 | 181 | 70 | 63 | — | 18 | 134 | 104 | 134 | 124 | 71 | 68 | 98 | 93 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | W 5 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | NW 5 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 2 | N 3 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 203 | 207 | 28 | 28 | 207 | 203 | 28 | 28 | 300 | 202 |
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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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