Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,070 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
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 coming our way over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a tough start on the cards, with the next week or so seeing a lot of messy, windy conditions. The first real session that’s worth getting excited about is a long way off, but there are a couple of gems hidden in there if you’re willing to wait.
First up, Sunday the 9th of September is shaping up as a beauty. Venus Bay (Venus-Bay) will see a solid 7ft swell from the SW, with some serious energy behind it (2429). The wind will be light and offshore from the east, barely 6 mph, so the surface will be glassy and clean. This is one for experienced surfers only – that’s a powerful, long-period groundswell (15 seconds) that will be pitching nicely over the reef. The water’s a touch on the cool side for this time of year, about average.
If you want something a bit more manageable but still excellent, the morning of Thursday the 11th of September is a beauty. Again Venus Bay, with a 4ft SSW swell riding a nice 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (989), and with the wind swinging light offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph, it’ll be clean as a whistle. This one is a great option for a quieter, more relaxed session.
There’s a big gap of almost no decent surf from the start of the period right through to that first standout on the 9th. Most of the time it's either onshore winds or too messy, but don’t let that fool you – Venus Bay can hold decent swell when the wind plays ball.
For the week after, Sunday the 13th of September morning is worth a mention. There’s a 4ft SW swell with a nice 16-second period, but a strong 22 mph cross-offshore wind will keep it clean. The energy is moderate (984). It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be ridable and clean if you’re happy with smaller waves.
A couple of those bigger days (like the 8th of September) see the swell well over 8ft, but with strong cross-onshore winds and wild energy (6584), that’s strictly for the kite crew, not for a paddle.
So all up, the best bet is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September for a clean, user-friendly wave, and Sunday the 9th for a serious, powerful session if you’ve got the skills. The long-range stuff looks solid but keep an eye on the wind – forecasts can change.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, near gales from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 700 | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 327 | 603 | 620 | 984 | 844 | 849 | 837 | 1513 | 1155 | 953 | 1911 | 1413 | 1289 | 1163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-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 | 7:50PM0.03m | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 700 | 742 | 1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 318 | 603 | 620 | 984 | 844 | 849 | 837 | 1513 | 1155 | 953 | 304 | 1413 | 1289 | 1163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 18 | SW 21 | S 15 |
| kJ | 110 | 142 | 595 | 510 | 129 | 74 | 327 | 227 | 256 | 296 | 365 | 253 | 178 | 376 | 453 | 343 | — | 25 | 18 | 470 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 21 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 55 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 18 | 180 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 14 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 29 | 13 | 33 | 38 | 549 | 44 | — | — | — | 35 | 4 | 1911 | 983 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 0 | 203 | 28 | 28 | 1446 | 446 | 843 | 843 | 843 | 202 | 202 | 28 | 103 | 946 | 946 | 1182 | 1069 | 1069 | 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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