Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 7,023 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 3.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. 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 (Sep 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Venus Bay is cookin' up for us over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water is sitting at 59.9°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The next few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We've got a solid, long-period groundswell from the SW pushing in, but the wind is just all over it. Tuesday afternoon we're looking at 2.6ft of swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (952), but it's blown out by a 15 km/h onshore wind. The report says "poor surf conditions," and that sums it up. Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same—wind stays on it, making a mess of things, even though the swell ticks up to 3.6ft and 4.3ft. The energy gets into the moderate range (794 to 1574), but with the wind on, it's just not worth getting wet.
Friday the 4th of September is the first time we see a window. The swell is solid at 5.9ft from the SW, with a 15-second period giving it some real grunt. The combined energy is strong (2040). The wind swings cross-offshore in the afternoon, cleaning things up nicely. It's still a bit lumpy in the morning, but the afternoon session looks like the first real chance for a wave. The reef here is a beginner-plus spot, and with the swell over 5ft, it’s going to be a bit too much for the absolute beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, it’s worth a look.
Saturday the 5th is a no-go. The wind is back onshore and strong, making a mess of the 5.9ft swell. Sunday the 6th is interesting. The wind goes offshore in the afternoon, a solid 25 km/h from the E, and the swell drops to 3.9ft with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (573). The report says "moderate offshore and clean," so that early morning or late session could be fun, but it's a drop in size.
Monday the 7th of September is the standout in this first week. We get a really clean morning with the swell dropping to 2.6ft from the SW, a 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (260), but it's the cleanest the surf will be. The report says "expect good surf conditions," and for a beginner-plus reef, this is a perfect little window. The crowds are "sometimes" here, so you might have a few mates out, but it won't be a zoo.
From Tuesday the 8th through to the 10th, the wind goes completely berserk. We’re looking at a huge, powerful swell—over 6.6ft and up to 9.8ft—with a very long period, and the combined energy spikes into the very strong range (3148 to 6711). But the wind is a strong cross-onshore, blowing it all to shit. The report says "poor surf conditions" and "blown out." This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The weekend of the 12th and 13th of September is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 12th has a 5.2ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore in the morning. The energy is strong (1927). The report says "clean," so that morning session is the second-best option in the whole 16-day window.
The second week is a bit of a gamble. There's a big gap of poor conditions from the 13th to the 15th, with tiny swell and onshore wind. Then, on Wednesday the 16th of September, we get a late big energy spike. The morning shows a 6.6ft swell from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and the combined energy is extremely strong (5536). The wind is light and onshore, which is a problem. The report says "marginal surf forecast." It's a promising long-range signal, but it's a long way out and the onshore wind is a worry. For a reef like Venus Bay, that long period could make it a bit too straight, but if the wind swings, it could be a cracker. Keep an eye on it.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
366 | 511 | 627 | 799 | 763 | 1048 | 1163 | 1288 | 1436 | 1219 | 1761 | 1363 | 1138 | 1547 | 821 | 573 | 253 | 208 | 537 | 6200 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 22 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | — |
251 | 511 | 627 | 799 | 763 | 1048 | 1163 | 1288 | 1436 | 1219 | 395 | 1363 | 1138 | 1547 | 821 | 573 | 253 | 208 | 147 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 6 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 18 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | N 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WSW 20 | — |
366 | 53 | 38 | 110 | 355 | 336 | 411 | 278 | 604 | 496 | — | 25 | 188 | 567 | 329 | 5 | 24 | 7 | 280 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 6 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | S 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | — |
327 | 3 | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 10 | 45 | 60 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 5 | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 19 |
8 | 25 | — | 9 | 71 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 1761 | 805 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 537 | 6200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 289 | 309 | 843 | 1025 | 1069 | 1039 | 0 | 286 | 768 | 1193 | 1446 | 1449 | 0 | 302 | 39 | 50 | 0 | 286 | 351 |
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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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