Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.6° C
0.5° 

Venus Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Venus Bay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The coming weeks are going to be a bit of a mixed bag at Venus Bay. We’re looking at an exposed reef setup that needs the right conditions to really fire, and for much of this run, the wind gods are not playing ball. That said, there are a couple of windows that should get any keen surfer out of bed.

The first real chance of anything decent shows up on the morning of Friday the 24th. Swell is coming in from the southwest at 5 ft, with a solid 15-second period on it. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is strong at 1158. The wind is a slight air from the east, making for clean conditions. The water sits at 60°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. This is the standout session for experienced surfers only—5 ft on a reef with that long period can push into hefty territory, and the deep-water lines will hold up nicely. Just be aware, long-period swells can break a bit straight on beach breaks, but here on the reef, it should offer up some nice, walled-up waves. The crowds are marked as “sometimes” so you might have some company, but it won’t be chaos.

The other morning that’s worth a serious look is Monday the 27th. This is a morning session only. Swell is 5 ft from the southwest again, period down a touch to 11 seconds, but the wind is light from the north-northeast, giving you a clean, cross-off flow. The combined energy is moderate at 573, but the quality of the wave should be very good. The reef will be handling that size well, and with a clean surface, you’re in for a treat. The same caveat about crowds applies.

There is a glimmer of something on Sunday the 26th morning too. Swell is a smaller 3 ft from the south-southwest, 12-second period, and a light north-northeast cross-off wind. That’s clean and surfable, good for a beginner-plus level at this reef, but the energy is low at 306, so it’s more of a cruisy, longboard-style wave.

The tail end of the run has a moment on Friday the 31st morning. Swell is 2 ft from the south-southwest, but with a 16-second period. The wind is glassy. This is a very small, clean, and inviting wave. The combined energy is 298, so it’s weak, but for a patient surfer on a log, it could be a quiet, beautiful session.

There are big gaps in between these moments, particularly from the 1st of August onwards. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th are all blown out or just messy with strong winds. The 4th has a 6 ft southwesterly swell, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s a washing machine. That setup is more for a kite surfer looking for some chop than a paddle surfer.

So, to wrap it up: hold out for the morning of Friday the 24th for the best punch, and Monday the 27th morning for a close second with excellent conditions. The rest you’ll have to pick through carefully.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

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Energy kJ
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1220
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952
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High Tide
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
12:03PM1.05m
00:13AM0.55m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.46m
10:20PM0.22m
11:02AM0.58m
10:46PM0.28m
11:15PM0.34m
7:30PM0.37m
7:02PM0.30m
4:46AM0.28m
7:08PM0.25m
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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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