Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Venus Bay.
It's a bit of a slow start, but don't let that fool you. There's a solid window of decent swell coming through, and if you time it right, you'll get some proper sessions. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year, but nothing crazy.
The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, the 24th of July. It's not huge, with a 5ft swell from the SW, but the wind is dead glassy. That's a major score. The swell has a long period of 16 seconds, so it'll have plenty of push and shape, but it might close out a bit on the beach. The combined energy is moderate at 1174. This is the best on offer for the first week, no question.
Saturday morning, the 25th, drops right off to 3ft and the wind goes cross-on, so it's a miss. Sunday and Monday are similar, just small and messy with 3ft, though Monday morning has a clean look with a cross-off wind from the North. The energy is weak at 489.
Thursday morning, the 30th of July, is another one to circle. You've got a clean 3ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a light offshore from the ENE. The energy is weak at 408, but it'll be clean and fun for a beginner. The crowds can be around sometimes, so you might have some company.
Now, look out for the first of August. Saturday morning brings a proper swell: 6ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and a light offshore from the ENE. The combined energy is strong at 1882. This is a standout for the period, but at 6ft, it's getting a bit big for the groms. This is where the experienced crew will be smiling.
The following Monday, the 3rd of August, is another cracker. Morning session has a 5ft SW swell, an 18-second period, and a moderate offshore from the East. The energy is strong at 1852, and it'll be clean. This is a top pick.
The second week has some other promising mornings, like the 4th of August with a 4ft swell and offshore wind, but the energy is a bit lower. Towards the end of the run, the 6th and 7th of August get blown out with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so stay away from those.
So, to sum it up: the first Friday morning, the 24th, is a glassy gem for the early birds. The real standout, though, is the morning of the 1st of August with that solid 6ft groundswell and clean winds. Classic Venus Bay.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1368 | 1300 | 952 | 685 | 521 | 290 | 196 | 248 | 243 | 239 | 202 | 268 | 221 | 305 | 310 | 700 | 1011 | 667 | 511 | 342 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:41AM0.73m | 10:51AM0.84m | 11:27PM0.42m | 11:31AM0.95m | 11:51PM0.49m | 12:03PM1.05m | 00:13AM0.55m | 12:31PM1.13m | 00:34AM0.62m | 12:57PM1.19m | 00:56AM0.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:15PM0.34m | 7:30PM0.37m | 7:02PM0.30m | 4:46AM0.28m | 7:08PM0.25m | 5:30AM0.19m | 7:21PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.11m | 7:37PM0.16m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1368 | 1300 | 952 | 685 | 521 | 290 | 196 | 248 | 243 | 239 | 202 | 268 | 221 | 305 | 310 | 700 | 1011 | 667 | 511 | 342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 11 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 20 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 496 | 216 | 222 | 234 | 138 | 109 | 83 | 80 | 96 | 35 | 64 | 115 | 106 | 71 | 101 | 204 | 172 | 144 | 61 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | WSW 16 | — | WSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | SSW 21 | S 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 25 | — | 43 | 24 | 106 | — | 56 | 77 | — | — | 44 | 31 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 14 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 1103 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 11 | 54 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 341 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1039 | 46 | 0 | 203 | 203 | 289 | 446 | 309 | 56 | 203 | 0 | 28 | 300 | 449 | 1446 | 351 | 46 | 46 | 203 | 39 |
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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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