Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.2° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s look at what’s cooking for Venus Bay.

This is a reef break that’s consistent and likes a SW swell. The first few days are a bit of a struggle with the wind. Saturday the 25th and most of Sunday the 26th are blown out with onshore and cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is weak (288 to 371), and the surf is just poor.

We get a short window on Sunday morning the 26th. A light north wind is cross-offshore, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SW at 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (362). It’s small, but it’ll be the first clean wave. The wind goes bad again in the afternoon.

Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th is a total loss. The wind is strong and onshore. Tuesday morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 1096, but the cross-onshore wind makes it a mess for paddle surfing – more of a kite surfer’s deal.

Wednesday the 29th morning is a standout. A light ESE cross-offshore wind, 5ft swell from the SW at 15 seconds, and the energy is 1439. The water temp is about average for the time of year. The wave comment says “marginal”, but that’s a solid, clean swell. The 5ft is getting a bit big for beginners, and the 15-second period means it’ll have some punch.

Thursday the 30th morning is another good one. A light NE offshore wind, 4ft from the SW at 13 seconds, and the energy is 510. The comment says “very good surf conditions.” That’s a fun, clean size.

Friday the 31st morning is clean with an offshore ENE breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft with a 15-second period, energy at 493. Small and clean.

Now, the real highlight is Saturday the 1st of August morning. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE, the swell is a nice 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is 1019. The wave comment calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the one to mark. The 16-second period is a long groundswell, and this reef will handle it well. The crowd is “sometimes”, so you might have a few out, but it’s not packed.

Sunday the 2nd of August is another big one. Morning has a 6ft SW swell at 18 seconds, energy 2371, with a cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is glassy, 5ft at 17 seconds, energy 1796, and the comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s big and powerful. Only for the experienced crew.

After that, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are messy with strong winds. There’s a clean window on Saturday the 8th of August morning with a 3ft SW swell, offshore wind, and “very good surf conditions” (energy 502). And Sunday the 9th of August morning has a tiny 2ft swell but a very long 23-second period, with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is 744, and it’s “very good”. That’s tiny but clean.

So, the best bets are Wednesday the 29th morning for some size, and absolutely Saturday the 1st of August morning for the best mix of clean and quality. Sunday the 2nd is for the big-wave surfers. There are a few gaps of bad wind, but it’s not a total write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
1
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
521
290
196
330
268
202
200
151
278
834
924
915
802
1135
833
511
369
418
293
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
25
WSW
5
SSW
10
N
25
W
15
N
35
NNW
40
WNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
ESE
15
S
10
ESE
10
NE
15
SSW
15
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High Tide
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
1:22PM1.23m
1:20AM0.76m
Low Tide
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
6:36AM0.04m
7:54PM0.14m
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Temp °C
13
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Feels °C
9
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6
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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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