Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s 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 (Aug 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. 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 1.5m 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s break down Venus Bay over the next two weeks.
Water temp is about average for the season, so no surprises there. The swell is a steady run of SW groundswell with periods mostly between 14 and 19 seconds. That’s long-period energy, which means the reef will be clean and powerful, but beach breaks might get a bit too straight. For this reef, it’s a win.
Thursday the 27th starts small. The morning has a clean 0.8m (3 ft) SW swell at 14 seconds, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the north. The combined energy is weak (559). The afternoon improves with a 19-second period and moderate energy (1394), but it’s cross-shore with ripples. Not great.
Friday the 28th has a bigger 1.4m (5 ft) SW swell, period 16 seconds, and moderate energy (1131). The morning is clean with a cross-off wind, but the afternoon gets a light cross-on from the west. The morning is the pick.
Saturday the 29th is a bust. The morning has a clean 0.8m (3 ft) SW swell with offshore NE wind, but the energy is weak (306). The afternoon turns choppy and onshore. Score zero.
Sunday the 30th is a gem. The morning has clean 0.6m (2 ft) SSW swell with a 20-second period, making for very long, drawn-out waves. The energy is moderate (565) and the wind is offshore from the ENE. This is a glassy, clean session for the patient surfer.
Monday the 31st gets a big energy jump to 2211 (strong) with a 1.5m (5 ft) SW swell at 19 seconds. The morning is clean with a cross-off wind, but at 1.5m (5 ft), it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon is lighter but cross-shore.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a mess. The morning has a fresh 35 km/h cross-off wind, and the energy is weak (584) for the size. The afternoon is lumpy and choppy. No good.
Wednesday the 2nd is a hidden gem. The morning is glassy, with a 1.1m (4 ft) SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (718) and the wind is variable from the WSW. This is a clean, fun morning. The afternoon turns onshore and messy.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are mostly marginal with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell holds around 1.1m (4 ft) to 1.3m (4 ft), but the wind kills it.
Saturday the 5th sees a bigger pulse, with a 2.0m (7 ft) W swell in the afternoon, but the wind is a moderate cross-on from the south, making it choppy. The morning is a little better with a 1.4m (5 ft) SW swell, but still cross-shore.
Sunday the 6th is a total wipeout. 2.2m (7 ft) to 2.3m (8 ft) SW swell with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds. Just blown-out and bumpy. Not for paddling.
Monday the 7th is a redemption. The morning has a clean 2.0m (7 ft) SW swell, period 16 seconds, with offshore east wind. The energy is strong (2574). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is the window.
Tuesday the 8th is the best day of the whole outlook. The morning has a clean 2.5m (8 ft) SW swell at 17 seconds, with offshore NE wind. The energy is very strong (4250). This is a proper groundswell for experts only. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-on, but the morning is the standout.
Wednesday the 9th gets a strong breeze from the north, 40 km/h, making it windy and messy despite the 2.1m (7 ft) swell. Skip it.
Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are marginal. The swell drops to 1.6m (5 ft) to 1.7m (6 ft), with light cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate to strong, but the winds are never fully clean. The morning of the 11th has a cross-off from the north, which could be rideable, but it’s not a standout.
The two standouts are Sunday the 30th for a clean, glassy low-tide session, and Tuesday the 8th for the biggest, most powerful swell of the period – but only for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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255 | 293 | 526 | 1453 | 1039 | 886 | 472 | 285 | 250 | 161 | 253 | 686 | 841 | 1609 | 1201 | 823 | 492 | 640 | 567 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:31AM0.75m | 12:45PM1.20m | 00:47AM0.85m | 1:06PM1.22m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:11AM0.07m | 7:10PM0.09m | 6:37AM-0.02m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
255 | 293 | 485 | 1453 | 1039 | 886 | 472 | 285 | 250 | 161 | 120 | 686 | 841 | 1609 | 1201 | 823 | 492 | 640 | 567 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 19 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 18 | S 17 |
21 | 156 | 526 | 408 | 92 | 263 | 126 | — | 21 | 116 | 253 | 110 | 160 | 602 | 216 | 341 | 92 | 55 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | S 15 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | — | SSW 13 | S 19 | WSW 12 | SSE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 |
21 | 110 | 383 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 33 | 192 | 59 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 283 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 4 |
— | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 28 | 10 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 207 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 203 | 28 | 28 | 1330 | 350 | 309 |
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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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