
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you — the next 16 days at Venus Bay are a mixed bag with a couple of bright spots, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The long-range stuff is always a bit less certain, but here’s how it’s shaping up.
The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Monday the 20th. The swell is hanging around 3ft to 4ft from the SW, with a long period of 15 seconds — that’s proper groundswell energy, which is good for a reef like this, but it can make beach breaks close out. The combined energy is moderate (577-672), and while the conditions are “marginal,” the wind is light to moderate and mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s not all bad. Water temp is 60°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.
Tuesday the 21st drops off a bit — swell stays around 3ft-4ft, but the wind turns cross and cross-on, making it a bit choppy. The energy drops to 405-472. Not worth getting excited about. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off: onshore winds up to 16 mph, swell down to 2ft-3ft, and the energy is weak (232-321). Thursday the 23rd sees a pulse of bigger swell — 5ft in the morning, 6ft by afternoon, with 15-16 second periods and strong energy (1185-2153). That’s a solid groundswell, but the wind is howling from the S at 16-19 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than paddle surfing — too messy for most.
Now, here’s the standout. Friday morning, July 24th is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, 15-second period, with moderate energy (1011). The wind is dead calm — glassy — and the water will be clean as a whistle. The reef will be handling that long-period swell well, and it’s a consistent spot, though crowds are sometimes an issue. This is the one to circle. The afternoon turns sloppy with a cross-on breeze, so make it a dawn mission.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are small and onshore, with swell dropping to 3ft-4ft and weak energy (321-575). Not worth the paddle. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a write-off: strong winds, lumpy, and small.
Then we get to Thursday morning, July 30th. Another solid option. Swell is 5ft from the SW, 16-second period, with strong energy (1390). The wind is offshore from the E at 12 mph — clean and lined up. This is a great session for experienced surfers, but at 5ft it’s still manageable for confident beginners. The period is long, so the reef will be holding shape. Crowds are sometimes a factor. Friday morning, July 31st, is still decent with 3ft, 14-second swell, and gentle offshore wind from the E (512 energy). Clean and fun.
After that, the first week of August drops off hard. Swell sizes fall to 2ft-2ft with weak energy (118-355), and the wind is mostly cross-off. The period on the 4th of August jumps to 22 seconds — that’s an incredibly long groundswell, but at only 1ft, it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is 355, which is weak. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations from the 1st of August onward.
Overall, the best windows are Friday morning July 24th and Thursday morning July 30th. The long-range promise for the 30th is solid but not locked in. Keep an eye on the wind — if it holds, it’s on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
444 | 551 | 492 | 380 | 315 | 207 | 133 | 276 | 1031 | 924 | 1531 | 1423 | 777 | 685 | 529 | 392 | 336 | 252 | 247 | 202 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:05PM0.91m | 3:47AM0.81m | 3:21PM0.82m | 4:33AM0.78m | 3:31PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.74m | 3:05PM0.65m | 8:41AM0.73m | 10:51AM0.84m | 11:27PM0.42m | 11:31AM0.95m | 11:51PM0.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30PM0.16m | 9:31AM0.35m | 9:54PM0.17m | 10:08AM0.46m | 10:20PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.58m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:15PM0.34m | 7:30PM0.37m | 7:02PM0.30m | |||||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
444 | 551 | 492 | 380 | 315 | 207 | 133 | 276 | 1031 | 924 | 1531 | 1423 | 777 | 685 | 529 | 392 | 336 | 252 | 247 | 202 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 12 |
126 | 112 | 160 | 92 | 90 | 53 | 55 | — | 428 | 234 | 612 | 683 | 234 | 240 | 202 | 183 | 112 | 83 | 98 | 34 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | WSW 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 84 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | S 15 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — |
7 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 45 | 228 | 27 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 369 | 446 | 850 | 850 | 1034 | 1071 | 46 | 0 | 203 | 203 | 28 | 1016 | 202 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
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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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