Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 Powerful | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty talkin’ to you straight from the beach. Let’s get into it.
Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag here for Venus Bay. The first few days are really just about getting wet, not about getting barreled. The surf starts off really small on Sunday the 19th, with a tiny 1ft swell from the SW. That 19-second period is long, but the energy is weak (183), and it’s just not enough to push you around. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Monday morning the 20th is a little better with a 3ft SW swell, but still nothing to write home about.
The biggest issue for the first week is the wind. It’s mostly cross-off or cross, which is fine, but the surf quality is just poor to marginal. The combined energy gets a bit more interesting by Thursday the 23rd, with that 6ft swell hitting 1698, but it’s blowing a fresh cross-shore breeze at 19 mph, making it lumpy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
Now, if you’re looking for a real standout, hold on for Monday the 3rd of August. That’s our best bet. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 10ft swell from the SW, and the energy is massive—3786 to 4589. That’s a lot of power. But here’s the thing: the wind is a problem. Monday morning is a fresh cross-shore, and by afternoon it’s a strong onshore. That’s going to chop it up. For a reef break like Venus Bay, the long period (17-18 seconds) means it’ll be a proper groundswell, but with that wind, only the most experienced surfers are going to get any joy. This is expert territory only at that size, and the wind will make it look more like a washing machine than a point break.
So, here’s the bottom line: The first week is a write-off for anything decent. There’s a whole stretch from Sunday the 19th all the way through to Saturday the 2nd of August where the recommendations are all poor or marginal. That’s a long gap. The only real glimmer is that Monday the 3rd, but it’s a gamble. The swell is there, the energy is there, but the wind is going to ruin it for everyone but the die-hards. If you’re a beginner, stay away. If you’re an expert and you’re desperate, you might find a few clean ones if the wind eases off, but don’t count on it.
Stay tuned, because forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome 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). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 437 | 432 | 444 | 543 | 492 | 380 | 315 | 207 | 390 | 224 | 1739 | 1124 | 1412 | 1120 | 869 | 590 | 440 | 342 | 336 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
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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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 52 | 437 | 432 | 444 | 543 | 492 | 380 | 315 | 207 | 40 | 224 | 1661 | 1124 | 1412 | 1120 | 869 | 590 | 440 | 342 | 336 | 260 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 18 | W 6 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 14 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 96 | 104 | 2 | 126 | 112 | 160 | 92 | 90 | 51 | — | 108 | — | 205 | 620 | 237 | 434 | 153 | 131 | 142 | 127 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 5 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | — | SW 14 | SW 6 | SSW 15 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 390 | 69 | 1739 | 14 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 309 | 1025 | 1034 | 1039 | 289 | 1071 | 71 | 71 | 1446 | 1026 | 1166 | 850 | 289 |
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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).
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