Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.4° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,739 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 23rd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start for Venus Bay, a reef setup that’s consistent but needs a good combo to fire. The coming days look messy, but the back half of the window has some real promise.

The water temperature is sitting at 60°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first real chance to get wet comes Sunday morning, July 19th. It’s tiny, with a 1ft swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 19 seconds. That groundswell energy is moderate (183), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the N. It’s small, but rideable for the beginners this spot is made for. The swell builds through Monday, July 20th, reaching 3ft, but the wind shifts cross-on, making it messy. Tuesday morning, July 21st, offers a clean 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period and cross-off wind, but the energy is still only moderate (472). It’s not a standout, just a window of clean waves.

The middle of the week gets blown out. Wednesday through Saturday, July 22nd to 25th, brings strong onshore winds and rising swell. Thursday morning, July 23rd, sees a 5ft SW swell with a strong 15-second period, but 30 km/h cross-shore winds make it lumpy. The energy jumps to strong (1343). This is more a kiteboarding proposition than a clean paddle session.

We hit a quiet patch from Sunday, July 26th, through to Thursday, July 30th, with poor conditions and strong winds. A small, clean window on Sunday morning, July 26th, with a 3ft SSW swell and light cross-off wind, but it’s small.

Now, here’s the standout. The best on offer is Monday morning, August 3rd. The forecast shows a solid 6ft swell from the SW, with a very long 17-second period packing very strong energy (2465). The wind is a perfect offshore from the ENE, with a gentle breeze. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The combination of size, period, and clean offshore wind makes this the pick of the 16 days. The preceding Sunday, August 2nd, also looks promising with a 7ft WSW swell and clean morning conditions, but the Monday morning trades are cleaner.

Friday morning, July 31st, and Saturday morning, August 1st, offer small, clean windows with SW swells around 2ft to 3ft and light offshore winds, but they are small, beginner-friendly options.

The long period of these swells (15-19 seconds) means they are true groundswells. At a reef break like Venus Bay, this is a big positive for shape and energy, but you’ll need to be patient for the sets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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437
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380
315
207
390
224
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1124
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342
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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NNW
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NW
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NE
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WNW
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25
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25
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20
SSE
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High Tide
2:47PM0.98m
3:06AM0.82m
3:05PM0.91m
3:47AM0.81m
3:21PM0.82m
4:33AM0.78m
3:31PM0.73m
5:38AM0.74m
3:05PM0.65m
8:41AM0.73m
10:51AM0.84m
11:27PM0.42m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.18m
8:57AM0.25m
9:30PM0.16m
9:31AM0.35m
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.46m
10:20PM0.22m
11:02AM0.58m
10:46PM0.28m
11:15PM0.34m
7:30PM0.37m
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Temp °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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