
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Sep 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, looking over the forecast for Venus Bay. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, but there are a couple of sessions that are definitely worth circling on the calendar. The overall pattern is a long period SW groundswell that hangs around for a while, but the wind is the real wildcard. It’s going to be a game of picking the right morning or afternoon, because a lot of the time the breeze will mess things up.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday, the 10th of September. We’ve got a solid 6ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, which is a proper long period groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 2558, so there’s plenty of push. The catch is the wind is howling out of the East at 16 mph, sitting cross-offshore. It’ll keep the surface clean, but that wind will make it a bit tricky. It’s not the best day, but it’s surfable. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too unusual.
Friday the 11th is where things get a little more interesting. The morning looks clean with clear skies and a solid ENE offshore breeze at 12 mph. The swell has dropped a touch to 4ft, but it’s still a long 15-second period from the SSW. The energy is moderate at 880. This is a good window for a beginner-plus spot like Venus Bay, as the 4ft swell is manageable. The offshore wind will have it looking glassy.
Saturday the 12th brings a change. The morning is clear with a cross-offshore NNE wind at 12 mph. The swell is holding at 4ft, but the period has stretched to 17 seconds, which is very long. That long period groundswell can sometimes make the waves a bit too straight at a beach break, but here at the reef it should wrap in nicely. The energy is moderate at 1034. It’s a decent option, but the wind is a bit stronger.
Now, the standout in this whole 16-day window looks like Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning delivers a 4ft SSW swell, with a 15-second period, giving us moderate energy at 1051. But the real kicker is the wind: a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s a dream scenario for clean conditions. The file says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. The 4ft is a nice size, and with offshore wind, the reef at Venus Bay will be firing with some proper lines. If you’ve got a session to lock in, this is the one.
After that, things get a bit messy. There’s a long gap with poor conditions and onshore winds from Sunday the 14th right through the following week. The swell drops off to below 3ft, and the wind just doesn’t cooperate. The 21st of September (Monday) shows a new pulse of 7ft SSW swell, but the wind is disappointing, coming from the NNE at 9 mph, which is cross-off, but the period is a shorter 14 seconds. It’s a marginal call, and the energy is strong at 2157, but the quality just isn’t there.
The 25th of September (Friday) has a weird one: a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW with a massive 24-second period. That’s an incredibly long period groundswell, but it’s so small it’s unlikely to do much. The energy is weak at 568, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore. It’s a pass.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet by a long shot is the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. That offshore wind and solid groundswell will make Venus Bay a treat. Friday the 11th morning is a solid backup. The rest of the window is a bit of a write-off with poor wind and smaller swell, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Stay wet, stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1672 | 1606 | 1257 | 550 | 576 | 546 | 581 | 737 | 546 | 252 | 443 | 357 | 221 | 198 | 198 | 165 | 988 | 978 | 821 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:28AM0.75m | 12:39PM1.10m | 00:36AM0.88m | 12:52PM1.09m | 00:50AM1.01m | 1:05PM1.06m | 1:08AM1.11m | 1:17PM1.02m | 1:28AM1.18m | 1:30PM0.99m | 1:49AM1.20m | 1:44PM0.94m | 2:10AM1.18m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:11AM0.10m | 6:55PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:57PM0.10m | 6:56AM-0.01m | 7:04PM0.04m | 7:18AM-0.02m | 7:15PM-0.01m | 7:40AM0.01m | 7:28PM-0.05m | 8:00AM0.06m | 7:43PM-0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1672 | 1606 | 1257 | 550 | 576 | 546 | 581 | 737 | 546 | 252 | 443 | 357 | 221 | 198 | 198 | 136 | 988 | 978 | 821 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 26 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 14 | S 16 | WNW 4 | SSW 15 | SW 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 |
533 | 952 | 13 | 119 | 283 | 222 | 148 | 297 | 188 | 203 | 135 | 10 | 76 | 3 | 109 | 165 | 155 | 336 | 272 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 26 | SSE 5 | SW 23 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | WNW 4 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 4 | — | — |
— | — | 26 | 12 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 103 | — | 84 | 2 | 57 | 41 | 90 | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | — | SE 4 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 2 | S 4 | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 |
92 | — | 9 | 9 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 636 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 203 | 28 | 207 | 207 | 300 | 203 | 309 | 1033 | 203 | 71 | 289 | 46 |
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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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