Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 (Aug 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s a pretty slow start. We’ve got some swell on the way, but for the first few days, the wind is just going to mess it up and the surf quality won’t be there for a proper session. The water temp is around average for this time of year, nothing to write home about, just the usual chill.
We’re looking at a bit of a wait. From the start, it’s mostly onshore winds and messy conditions through until at least the 4th of September. The swell will be there, sure, but it’s not going to be clean.
Now, if you can hold out, there’s a real standout. The morning of Wednesday the 9th of September is your target. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell – that’s a beefy, long-period swell clocking in at 19 seconds. The energy is strong. This is one of those days where the whole setup comes together. The wind will be light offshore from the east, so it’ll be clean. That’s a big, powerful wave though, over 7ft, so this is definitely one for the experienced crew only. The break is a consistent reef, and it can draw a crowd sometimes, so get in early.
Before that, Thursday the 5th to Sunday the 8th of September is mostly blown out or just not great, with onshore wind and poor conditions.
After the 9th, we’ve got another good window coming up. Sunday the 13th of September morning looks excellent. We’ve got a clean 6ft SW swell with a light offshore breeze. That’s a prime wave. Again, this is for the experienced surfer given the size.
The second week has some promising signs too, like the morning of the 10th and 11th September with clean, cross-off winds and decent swell, but it’s a bit more tentative that far out. The morning of the 12th looks like a small, glassy day – only 3ft, but it’ll be perfect for a beginner or a longboard if the tide lines up.
The key takeaway: The morning of the 9th of September is the heavyweight champion of this outlook. Big, clean, powerful swells. The 13th is another beauty. Be patient, be picky, and don’t get tempted by the wind-ruined days before that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 366 | 611 | 539 | 899 | 763 | 862 | 837 | 1232 | 1271 | 1155 | 1738 | 1290 | 1220 | 970 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:49AM1.09m | 2:04PM1.04m | 2:12AM1.12m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:35AM1.11m | 2:24PM0.82m | 2:59AM1.06m | 2:17PM0.72m | 3:21AM0.97m | 1:45PM0.68m | 3:41AM0.84m | 12:43PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:58AM-0.04m | 8:02PM0.03m | 8:25AM0.04m | 8:13PM0.04m | 8:49AM0.16m | 8:21PM0.05m | 9:10AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.06m | 9:19AM0.48m | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.63m | 8:07PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 6:10 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 366 | 611 | 539 | 899 | 763 | 862 | 837 | 1232 | 1271 | 1155 | 390 | 1290 | 1220 | 970 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 142 | 595 | 510 | 132 | 74 | 206 | 227 | 242 | 288 | — | 269 | 176 | 213 | 459 | 296 | — | 129 | 313 | 178 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 160 | — | — | — | — | 215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 112 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 14 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 29 | 16 | 40 | 38 | 521 | 46 | — | — | — | 33 | 16 | 1738 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 172 | 28 | 28 | 1446 | 446 | 850 | 309 | 843 | 1026 | 203 | 203 | 0 | 56 | 946 | 1182 | 1069 | 1350 | 0 |
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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).
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