Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Venus Bay. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming, but the wind is the real villain for most of it. The water temp is sitting around 60°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday are a mess with strong cross-shore winds and choppy, poor surf, so don’t even bother. The swell is there, but it’s not rideable. By Thursday morning, things start to look a little better with a clean 2 ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze, but the tide is questionable, so it’s a gamble. The combined energy is moderate (1394), but it’s not enough to get me excited.
Friday morning is the first real standout. A 6 ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind and a combined energy of 1876 (moderate-strong) is the best we’ve seen so far. The period is 15 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with good shape and power. Venus Bay is a reef break, so that long period should line up nicely. Crowds are possible, so get there early if you can.
The weekend is a bit of a letdown. Saturday morning is onshore and messy, but Saturday afternoon cleans up with a light breeze and a 7 ft SW swell (16-second period). That’s a solid wave, but it’s a bit big for beginners and the tide might be a factor. Sunday morning looks clean again with a 5 ft SW swell and a fresh cross-offshore wind, but the energy drops a bit.
Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 9th is a no-go. The swell gets huge – up to 12 ft with massive energy – but the wind is strong cross-onshore, creating a complete mess. Unless you’re a madman, stay out of the water.
Then we get to the real jewel. Thursday the 10th morning. That’s the one. A 5 ft SW groundswell (15-second period) with a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The water will be clean as glass. The combined energy is 1220, which is moderate, but the conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, lined up, and surfable. If you’re a beginner, the 5 ft is fine, but the reef bottom means you need to know what you’re doing.
The second week is quieter. There’s a promising window on the 15th morning with a 5 ft SW swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and a long 18-second period. That’s a lot of energy (1653) for a moderate-sized wave, and it could be fun on the right tide. The 14th afternoon has a very long-period 22-second swell, but it’s only 2 ft, so it’s more of a longboard day.
Overall, the best surf on offer is Thursday the 10th morning. The offshore wind, the clean conditions, and the consistent SW swell make it the standout. Keep an eye on the 15th morning as a promising but less certain long-range call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
474 | 366 | 511 | 627 | 788 | 1521 | 1048 | 1147 | 1271 | 1399 | 1203 | 1480 | 1393 | 1871 | 1654 | 1034 | 565 | 1780 | 4499 | 2318 | 3333 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:43AM0.69m | 2:23AM0.56m | 12:01PM0.97m | 1:04AM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:35AM0.65m | 7:44PM0.14m | 5:20AM0.51m | 7:22PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 16 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 11 |
474 | 366 | 511 | 627 | 788 | 355 | 1048 | 1147 | 1271 | 1399 | 1203 | 380 | 1393 | 1871 | 1654 | 1034 | 565 | — | — | — | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 6 | S 15 | — | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
73 | 203 | 52 | 21 | 109 | — | 346 | 423 | 231 | 477 | 484 | — | 140 | 279 | 231 | 343 | 187 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 17 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 215 | — | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | — | W 4 | SW 14 | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | SW 15 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WNW 6 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
29 | 16 | 26 | — | 9 | 1521 | — | — | — | 8 | 17 | 1480 | — | — | — | 14 | 188 | 1780 | 4499 | 2318 | 3333 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1446 | 309 | 289 | 309 | 843 | 1025 | 1166 | 203 | 0 | 446 | 300 | 1166 | 1446 | 1193 | 0 | 302 | 46 | 286 | 465 | 850 | 1016 |
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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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