Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.2° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Venus Bay.

The first few days aren’t much to write home about. Tuesday the 25th of August is a write-off with messy cross-onshore winds and a lumpy 5ft to 6ft SSW swell – the energy is strong (2806), but it’s just not clean. You’d be better off staying on the beach for that one. Wednesday morning the 26th cleans up a bit with a lighter cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 4ft (405) – small and weak, but rideable for a beginner-plus type wave on the reef.

Thursday the 27th stays small at around 3ft, though that afternoon sees a very long-period 19-second SW groundswell push through with moderate energy (1399). It’s a bit cross-shore, so not perfect, but those long lines might offer something for a crafty surfer at the point.

The first real standout comes on Friday the 28th of August. Morning has a clean 5ft SW swell (1124) with a cross-offshore breeze, and by afternoon it gets even better: a glassy 4ft SW swell (1056) with light offshore winds. Clean conditions, solid energy – this is the pick of the first week for experienced surfers. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop right back in size (2ft to 3ft) but stay clean with offshore breezes. Sunday morning has a very long 20-second period (670), which is more of a point break wave – glassy and pretty, but small.

Monday the 1st of September through Wednesday the 3rd is a mixed bag of messy winds and inconsistent surf. The wind and swell lines don’t align, so expect plenty of chop and onshore junk. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a grovel.

Now, the next true standout is Friday the 5th of September. That morning you’ve got glassy conditions with a 3ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds (987). It’s small, but glassy and clean – a longboarder’s dream if the reef is working. The afternoon gets bigger with a 6ft SSW swell (2069), but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is the window.

Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th are messy again with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth it.

The last really promising window sits on Tuesday the 9th of September morning. A clean, cross-offshore breeze with a 3ft SW swell at a very long 21-second period (834). That’s a lovely long-period groundswell, best suited to the point or reef – glassy, clean, and the sets will be long and lined up. Crowds are possible, but on a small clean swell like that, it’ll be a fun session for anyone who can paddle.

For most of this run, the reef at Venus Bay is the main show. The water temp is around 59°, which is about average for this time of year – not a drama.

Overall, the best bets are the Friday 28th of August afternoon session and the Tuesday 9th of September morning glass-off. The rest is a waiting game.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
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16
1.1
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15
0.8
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14
0.8
SW
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0.7
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13
0.7
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1721
915
557
386
231
255
293
531
1453
1039
793
472
285
212
161
388
1198
1465
1129
906
581
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
NE
25
N
15
NNW
15
NE
15
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NE
15
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S
20
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NNE
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20
NNE
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High Tide
12:04PM1.05m
00:21AM0.65m
12:24PM1.14m
00:31AM0.75m
12:45PM1.20m
00:47AM0.85m
1:06PM1.22m
1:06AM0.94m
1:27PM1.20m
1:27AM1.03m
1:46PM1.14m
1:49AM1.09m
2:04PM1.04m
2:12AM1.12m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.18m
5:44AM0.18m
7:00PM0.13m
6:11AM0.07m
7:10PM0.09m
6:37AM-0.02m
7:23PM0.06m
7:04AM-0.07m
7:36PM0.04m
7:31AM-0.07m
7:50PM0.03m
7:58AM-0.04m
8:02PM0.03m
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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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