Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Venus Bay in feet and miles per hour. It’s a mixed bag of swell, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. The first few days are a wash, but there are some clean, lined-up windows if you’re patient.
For this Venus Bay reef, it’s a beginner-plus spot that’s consistent when there’s swell. The water temp is right around 60°F, which is average for this time of year.
Saturday the 5th is a no-go. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell, but it’s getting hammered by a 19 mph onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (2022), but it’s messy.
The first real standout is Sunday morning, the 6th. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the ESE, and the combined energy is solid (1638). The surf is clean and excellent for experienced surfers. The period is long enough to give you nice, powerful lines. Crowds are sometimes an issue here.
Monday the 7th drops off. The swell is down to 3ft, and Tuesday morning the 8th brings a 5ft SW swell, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. The period jumps to 17 seconds, which is very long. The combined energy is moderate (1781). The shape will be good, but the sets will be few and far between.
Wednesday the 9th sees a bump. The swell holds at 6ft from the SW, with a 19-second period – that’s a very long, powerful groundswell. The combined energy is strong (3220). The wind is a cross-offshore 22 mph SE breeze, which will keep it clean. This is a solid session for the experienced crew.
Friday the 11th is a real treat. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – 0 mph, dead calm. The combined energy is weak (602), but the offshore wind in the morning and glassy conditions in the afternoon make for some of the cleanest waves of the run. Great for the beginner-plus crew.
The next real standout is a long-range one. Tuesday the 15th morning: we’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a light 3 mph offshore from the ENE. The combined energy is strong (1996). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and it’s clean. It’s two weeks out, so keep an eye on it.
The final standout is Sunday the 20th. The swell is pumping: 8ft from the SW, 20-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (6716). The wind is a light 9 mph cross-on, which is a shame, but it’s gentle. This is expert-only territory – over 8ft, it’s big and powerful. The long period will make it jack up quick.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1705 | 1558 | 1004 | 874 | 398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1305 | 1078 | 1014 | 2150 | 1945 | 1774 | 1415 | 1109 | 666 | 472 | 466 | 640 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:43AM0.69m | 2:23AM0.56m | 12:01PM0.97m | 1:04AM0.54m | 12:12PM1.05m | 00:33AM0.62m | 12:26PM1.09m | 00:28AM0.75m | 12:39PM1.10m | 00:36AM0.88m | 12:52PM1.09m | 00:50AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.65m | 7:44PM0.14m | 5:20AM0.51m | 7:22PM0.16m | 5:28AM0.35m | 7:06PM0.18m | 5:48AM0.21m | 6:58PM0.17m | 6:11AM0.10m | 6:55PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:57PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 317 | 1558 | 1004 | 874 | 398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1305 | 1078 | 1014 | 2150 | 1945 | 1774 | 1415 | 1109 | 666 | 472 | 466 | 640 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 23 | S 4 | SW 21 | SW 13 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 19 | — | S 19 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | 417 | 336 | 257 | 21 | 9 | 208 | 161 | 476 | 363 | 432 | 744 | — | 453 | 342 | 278 | 172 | 144 | 136 | 188 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | S 14 | S 4 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 25 | SW 24 | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 298 | — | 21 | 71 | 96 | 15 | — | — | — | 326 | — | — | — | 27 | 25 | 22 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 4 | ESE 3 | S 4 | E 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 18 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 1705 | — | — | — | 28 | 3 | 18 | 5 | — | 8 | 78 | 99 | 1347 | 71 | 23 | 10 | 21 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1350 | 202 | 0 | 39 | 289 | 46 | 203 | 39 | 46 | 351 | 1364 | 1544 | 1701 | 46 | 46 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 |
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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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