Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 6,931 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 11th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, so Venus Bay is lookin’ at a bit of a roller coaster over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be patient if you want a good one. Water’s 59°F, pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

Thursday kicks off small and weak. Thursday morning we got 3ft of a real long 16-second SW groundswell, but a light cross-onshore breeze messes with it. The energy’s moderate (439). Thursday afternoon bumps to 4ft, but it’s still rippled and marginal. Not worth the wetsuit.

Friday the 7th gets better. Swell holds at 5ft in the morning, still that long SW groundswell, but the wind turns to a moderate cross-offshore, cleaning it right up. Energy jumps to strong (1518). Friday afternoon stays clean at 4ft with a cross-off, though they’re callin’ it marginal, so tide might be a factor.

Saturday the 8th has 4ft SW swell in the morning with a fresh 19 mph cross-off, keepin’ it clean and strong (1142). The afternoon goes bad real quick – rain and a fresh cross-onshore turns it lumpy. Get out early.

Then we hit a nasty stretch. From Saturday afternoon through the next week, the onshores and big swells take over. Sunday the 9th has 8ft of SW swell, but with near gale onshore winds, it’s a total blowout. Monday and Tuesday are just as rough – fresh to near gale cross-onshore winds and huge energy. Wednesday the 12th is the worst: 10ft SW swell, an 18-second period, and a near gale onshore. That’s 6298 energy but completely unridable – better for kite surfers.

We get a breather Friday the 14th – 6ft SW swell, still a light onshore, but energy is strong (2102). Saturday the 15th morning looks good: 5ft SW swell, barely any wind, just a light cross-shore. Clear skies, strong energy (1826). That’s a solid window for experienced surfers, as it’s punchy.

The standout, though, is Sunday the 16th. The wind switches offshore from the NE, light breeze, glassy conditions on a 4ft SW swell. The 15-second period gives it shape, moderate energy (881). Crowds are possible here, but this is the session to aim for – clean, fun-sized, and good for most.

After that, it fades. Monday the 17th drops to 3ft, and the rest of the week is tiny with onshore breezes. But hold on – Friday the 21st of August has a morning surprise: 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. Energy’s moderate to strong (1137), and they reckon it’s excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but if it holds, that’s a gem.

So, focus on Sunday the 16th for the best bet. The Friday the 21st is a promising long-range tease.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1.2
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16
1.5
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1.3
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17
1.3
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15
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
427
737
1314
1151
1050
844
875
777
590
2944
4009
3993
2758
1901
1055
573
3045
6040
5794
4690
3891
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
SSW
15
NE
25
N
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N
35
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30
WNW
20
NW
55
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25
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35
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High Tide
2:55PM0.63m
5:10AM0.79m
11:14AM0.83m
11:48AM0.98m
1:36AM0.43m
12:17PM1.10m
00:56AM0.46m
12:42PM1.16m
00:48AM0.54m
1:03PM1.18m
00:54AM0.65m
Low Tide
10:19AM0.47m
9:26PM0.21m
11:10AM0.65m
8:59PM0.22m
8:16PM0.19m
7:55PM0.17m
4:39AM0.38m
7:49PM0.18m
5:29AM0.25m
7:47PM0.20m
6:03AM0.14m
7:46PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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