Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.0° C
0.9° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the Venus Bay forecast.

So, we're looking at a solid run of southwest groundswell over the next couple of weeks, but the first few days are blown out. You gotta wait for the good ones. The real standout, the session you want to circle, is the morning of Monday, August 3rd. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special.

The first few days are a total loss. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a no-go with strong onshore winds and messy, poor surf. The combined energy is high, around 1326 to 2288, but it's junk. Thursday the 30th is where we get our first real look. The early morning is clean with a light offshore wind from the NE. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. That's a decent wave for a beginner-plus spot, but the energy is moderate (852). That morning window is the best of a few scratchy days.

Friday the 31st drops off fast, with smaller, weaker swell. Saturday the 1st of August sees a new pulse of long-period SW groundswell – 4ft with an 18-second period. The energy is strong (1318), but it's got a big cross-offshore wind that just messes up the surface. The long period might make it a bit fat for this reef, but it's clean. The afternoon gets choppy.

Sunday the 2nd is pretty average. Then Monday the 3rd of August is the one. The morning brings a moderate offshore wind from the ENE, grooming 5ft of SW groundswell (14-second period). The energy is strong (1239). The report says it's excellent for experienced surfers, and that's spot on. It's a solid, clean, powerful wave. The afternoon goes glassy, with 4ft of SW swell – that's the wind dropping out completely. That whole day is the pick of the entire forecast.

The following week gets a bit more tricky. Tuesday the 4th has a tiny wave with a very long 21-second period, but the wind is howling. Wednesday and Thursday the 5th and 6th of August look better. Thursday morning and afternoon both have a clean 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is strong (1261). That's a solid second option. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th see the wind pick up again, and the swell is hollow but messy. The combined energy climbs to 2716, but it's a washing machine.

Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th of August are a write-off. It's big, onshore, and poor. The swell is over 7ft with strong wind, pushing the energy over 2000, but it's not for paddling. It's more of a kite-surfing setup. Then, right at the end, on Wednesday the 12th of August, we get a last-minute gift. The morning is glassy with 6ft of SW groundswell (15-second period). The energy is strong (1885), and it's a described as excellent for experienced surfers. That's a late call, but it looks good.

So, to sum it up: the morning of Monday the 3rd of August is your best bet, with the afternoon going glassy for a close second. Thursday the 6th of August is another clean, solid day. The big stuff in the middle is for the windsurfers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
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13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
1.2
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18
1.5
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18
1.4
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16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
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16
1.7
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
598
1326
1237
1967
1958
1212
647
572
465
313
261
253
255
905
1398
1078
643
864
1305
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
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5
ESE
15
NE
10
S
15
ENE
20
NNE
5
WNW
15
NNE
30
N
25
NW
15
WNW
20
SE
15
SSE
20
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High Tide
00:13AM0.55m
12:31PM1.13m
00:34AM0.62m
12:57PM1.19m
00:56AM0.69m
1:22PM1.23m
1:20AM0.76m
1:46PM1.23m
1:45AM0.82m
2:11PM1.20m
2:11AM0.87m
2:34PM1.13m
2:39AM0.90m
Low Tide
5:30AM0.19m
7:21PM0.20m
6:04AM0.11m
7:37PM0.16m
6:36AM0.04m
7:54PM0.14m
7:06AM0.00m
8:13PM0.12m
7:36AM-0.01m
8:32PM0.11m
8:07AM0.01m
8:50PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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