Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.4° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, the start of this run is pretty flat and messy. We’ve got a few small waves bumping around from the 18th of July onward, but the conditions are just not cooperating. You’ll see a few knee-high, weak swells with rippled-up surfaces and cross-shore breezes, but nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off for any decent surf. There’s a real gap here from the start right through to the 23rd of July where the quality just isn’t there.

Things start to look a little more interesting on the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1178—that’s a solid moderate energy. The wind is offshore from the SE, keeping the surface clean. This is a proper groundswell, and the long period means the waves will have some punch and shape, especially for a reef break like Venus Bay. It’s a bit of a standout for the week, but it’s still a marginal call with the tide. By the afternoon, the wind shifts cross-shore, so the morning is the pick.

Now, the real standout for this whole forecast is Friday the 24th of July. Morning session sees a 4 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, delivering 1048 of combined energy. The wind is light offshore from the NE, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the one to aim for. The water temperature is sitting at 60°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The break is consistent, and those crowds are only “sometimes,” so you might get a bit of company, but nothing crazy. The swell direction is SW, and the optimum here is SW, so the reef will be working well.

The afternoon of the 24th of July is even cleaner—glassy conditions with the wind dropping to a glassy 5 km/h from the SSE. The swell drops a little to 4 ft, but the combined energy is still 814. For a reef break, that long-period groundswell will be drawing nice lines.

After that, the surf drops off again through the end of July and into the start of August. There’s a small window on the morning of the 1st of August with a 4 ft SW swell and 17-second period, clean offshore winds, and 960 energy. It’s a nice long-range prospect, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed.

Then on the 2nd of August, the swell really cranks up—10 ft from the SW with a 16-second period and a massive 4084 combined energy. That’s a serious amount of power. But the wind is strong and cross-shore, making it choppy and lumpy. The size and energy are there for experienced surfers only, but the onshore wind is going to wreck it. Unless you’ve got a big board and a lot of patience, it’s more of a kite-surfing afternoon than a clean paddle session.

So, if you’re looking to get wet, lock in the morning of Friday the 24th of July. That’s your best shot. The morning of the 23rd is a solid second option, and the 1st of August is worth keeping an eye on if the forecasts hold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
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14
1.1
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1
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13
0.8
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12
0.8
SW
14
0.9
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13
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
104
96
437
432
380
489
499
386
310
207
218
230
726
992
1045
905
701
553
331
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
10
NW
10
NNE
15
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15
W
10
WNW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
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20
SE
20
SSE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SSE
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:29AM0.80m
2:47PM0.98m
3:06AM0.82m
3:05PM0.91m
3:47AM0.81m
3:21PM0.82m
4:33AM0.78m
3:31PM0.73m
5:38AM0.74m
3:05PM0.65m
8:41AM0.73m
Low Tide
8:48PM0.22m
8:24AM0.16m
9:07PM0.18m
8:57AM0.25m
9:30PM0.16m
9:31AM0.35m
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.46m
10:20PM0.22m
11:02AM0.58m
10:46PM0.28m
11:15PM0.34m
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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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