
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Venus Bay. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a window of clean conditions that’ll make it worth paddling out.
The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday the 14th, but honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 2268, but it’s blowing cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy and messy. The wind backs off a little in the afternoon, but it’s still cross-onshore, so keep the board on the roof.
The standout is definitely Wednesday the 15th. The morning sees that SW swell dropping to 5ft, but the wind swings offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, cleaning it right up. The energy is still strong at 1425, and the 15-second period means proper groundswell lines. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is manageable but punchy. Then in the afternoon, the wind goes glassy – 0 mph – and the swell settles to 4ft. It’s going to be smooth and clean, perfect for a long session.
Thursday the 16th keeps the good vibes going. The morning is clean with a 4ft SW swell and a 15-second period, though the energy drops to 731. The afternoon is the pick: the swell bumps up to 4ft with a very long 17-second period, energy jumps to 1114, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. This is another excellent slot for experienced surfers, with those long, waiting lines.
Things get smaller from Friday the 17th through the weekend. The swell drops under 4ft, and while the wind is mostly cross-offshore, the energy is low (under 1000). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. There’s about a 5-day stretch here where the waves are marginal, with the wind turning onshore on Monday the 20th and making a mess of things.
We get a little spike of energy on Thursday the 23rd, with a 5ft SW swell and 15-second period, but the wind is cross-shore or onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and hard to enjoy. That continues into Friday the 24th.
The second week brings a glimmer of hope. Saturday the 25th looks clean with a 4ft SW swell and cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, but it’s still only moderate energy. The real long-range promise, though it’s less certain, is on Wednesday the 29th. The afternoon shows a weird one: a 10ft W swell, but with a super short 7-second period. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and it’ll be dumping fast and messy. The energy is 768, and the wind is offshore, so it might be big and clean for experts, but that short period will make it a challenge.
Water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about 1°F cooler than normal – nothing crazy, just a touch of winter chill.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1901 | 1845 | 1235 | 979 | 767 | 676 | 606 | 929 | 763 | 653 | 553 | 404 | 215 | 171 | 104 | 133 | 304 | 492 | 450 | 355 | 410 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:03PM1.22m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:30PM1.20m | 1:01AM0.56m | 1:52PM1.16m | 1:25AM0.66m | 2:11PM1.10m | 1:55AM0.74m | 2:29PM1.04m | 2:29AM0.80m | 2:47PM0.98m | 3:06AM0.82m | 3:05PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.26m | 6:08AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.05m | 8:28PM0.29m | 7:18AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.26m | 7:51AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.22m | 8:24AM0.16m | 9:07PM0.18m | 8:57AM0.25m | 9:30PM0.16m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1901 | 1845 | 1235 | 979 | 767 | 676 | 606 | 929 | 763 | 653 | 553 | 404 | 215 | 171 | 104 | 71 | 304 | 492 | 450 | 355 | 410 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | NW 5 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
367 | 597 | 581 | 446 | 93 | 264 | 125 | 185 | 306 | 260 | 188 | 109 | 62 | 11 | 18 | 133 | 53 | 3 | 82 | 71 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | SSW 13 | W 6 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 33 | 1 | 8 | 103 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1026 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 103 | 28 | 28 | 203 | 207 | 28 | 28 | 207 | 300 | 28 |
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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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