Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Issued: 8 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 12th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Alright, let’s break it down. Venus Bay is a consistent reef setup that really loves a good SW groundswell. The water is about 60°F, which is a hair cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing to complain about.

We’ve got a solid run starting Monday, July 6th. The swell is a clean 3ft out of the SW, with a long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s carrying a lot of energy (501). The wind is a light offshore from the ENE, so the surf is clean and lined up. It’s a friendly size for beginners, and the long period makes the paddling easy. Good conditions for a session.

Tuesday, July 7th, is the real standout. The morning has a 3ft SW swell, still a long 16-second period, and the energy is building (738). The wind is light offshore again. Then the afternoon gets even better: the swell holds at 4ft, the period stays at 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is pumping (748). This is the best window for a clean, fun session.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, the swell jumps to 5ft with a 17-second period and a massive energy reading (1658). This is getting into the expert zone. The wind is still offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s a lot of power. This is for the experienced crew only.

The surf holds through Thursday, July 9th, with a 3ft SW swell and good cross-off winds, but the magic is gone.

Friday, July 10th, the wind starts to shift. The morning is still clean, but the wind picks up, and by the afternoon, it’s a cross-on mess. The weekend is a write-off. From Saturday, July 11th, through Monday, July 13th, we’ve got strong onshore winds, rain, and a nasty, lumpy sea. The swell is big, up to 10ft, but it’s blown out and ugly. This is kite surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The middle of the week from Tuesday, July 14th, to Wednesday, July 15th, is still messy. The swell is 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the conditions are marginal at best.

We get a nice reprieve on Thursday, July 16th. The morning sees a 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a clean offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is strong (2002). The afternoon goes glassy with a 6ft SSW swell. This is a solid, expert-level day, and it’s the best run in the second week. It’s promising, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Friday, July 17th, and Saturday, July 18th, drop back in size, but the wind gets strong again, creating a messy cross-chop. The final days, from Sunday, July 19th, through Tuesday, July 21st, are a total loss with near-gale force winds and heavy rain. Forget it.

So, if you’re looking to score, Tuesday, July 7th is the absolute gem. The glassy afternoon with a 4ft SW groundswell and a 16-second period is about as good as it gets for a clean day at Venus Bay. For the more experienced, Thursday, July 16th is worth a look, but that’s a long way off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Night
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AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
2.4
WSW
7
3
WSW
12
3
SW
14
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
355
245
381
489
560
955
1437
1042
803
418
360
793
603
492
341
238
577
2144
3397
3241
2824
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
SE
20
E
10
ENE
5
E
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
N
15
N
20
N
25
WNW
25
NNW
35
W
40
W
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:58PM0.92m
4:27AM0.70m
4:29PM0.77m
5:40AM0.70m
4:51PM0.61m
7:54AM0.75m
10:02AM0.87m
11:46PM0.38m
11:07AM1.01m
00:14AM0.38m
11:53AM1.12m
00:26AM0.38m
Low Tide
10:33PM0.28m
10:12AM0.35m
11:04PM0.32m
11:40AM0.48m
11:34PM0.36m
00:10AM0.38m
7:04PM0.32m
7:23PM0.23m
3:49AM0.31m
7:47PM0.20m
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7:35
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
13
17
16
15
16
14
14
15
13
15
16
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
8
8
6
11
14
13
12
13
12
11
13
10
11
11
11
8
6
7
9
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
S
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
S
21
Energy kJ
355
245
381
489
560
955
1437
1042
803
418
360
793
603
492
341
238
43
110
320
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
3
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.2
WSW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.1
N
6
0.2
S
23
Energy kJ
146
64
1
249
188
293
221
192
248
38
201
263
181
118
180
1
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
55
153
98
110
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
2
0.4
E
3
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
NNW
4
0.5
N
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.4
WNW
5
2.4
WSW
7
3
WSW
12
3
SW
14
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
1
3
9
5
5
5
3
117
577
2144
3397
3241
2824
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
28
300
369
1025
1316
1255
1310
1446
1039
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
6
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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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