Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.5°C
0.1° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 9th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up at Venus Bay.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the cards, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The wind is the real story here – it’s going to be a game of patience for clean waves. The best conditions are going to be in the mornings, especially early on, before the sea breeze kicks in.

The water temp is sitting around 60°F which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

First up, Sunday the 6th of September starts with a bit of promise. The morning at Venus Bay is looking clean with a 5ft SW swell, period of 14 seconds, and light ESE cross-off wind. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is strong (1638). This is one for the experienced crew though – that size with that period will have some punch. Afternoon turns ugly with a strong S cross-on breeze, so get your session in early.

Monday the 7th drops right off in size. Only 3ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-off and clean. It’s small, but for a beginner plus spot, it’s a fun little window. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.

Now, Tuesday the 8th is a standout. The morning session is the pick of the first week. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, light E cross-off wind, and huge energy (1781). That’s clean, powerful, and will have proper shape. This is for experienced surfers again – the period and size combo will be meaty. The afternoon gets hammered by S wind, so it’s a morning-only mission.

Wednesday the 9th is a weird one. The swell is solid at 5ft but the wind is howling from the SE at 25 mph. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but that’s a lot of wind. The energy is massive (2290). It’s marginal, but if you’re a strong paddler, it could be an interesting, wild session. The afternoon actually pushes up to 6ft with an 18-second period and the wind drops a little. That’s a lot of ocean moving around (3971 energy). It’s still clean, but it’s big and powerful – only for the keen and capable.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th offer cleaner, more manageable conditions. Thursday morning has 5ft with 16-second period, clean cross-off. Friday is the real gem though – morning sees 4ft with offshore ENE wind, and the afternoon goes glassy with barely a breath of ESE wind. That’s a beautiful, clean 4ft SW groundswell. Get on it.

The 12th and 13th of September are a write-off. Strong winds and poor conditions. Swell drops to 3ft and below, just not worth it.

We get a bit of a pulse on Tuesday the 15th with a 6ft SW swell early, clean cross-off wind. It’s a solid size, but the wind is moderate, so it’s a decent option but not the best.

The 16th and 17th are small but clean, with the 17th showing offshore wind in the morning for 4ft SW swell. Worth a look if you’re keen for a small-wave cruise.

Heading into the second week, things get big and messy. The 19th of September shows a 7ft SW swell, but it’s hammered by strong W cross-on wind. Not good. The 20th has 7ft to 8ft with onshore wind – that’s a close-out.

Keep an eye on Monday the 21st. The morning has a 8ft SW swell, 18-second period, with a light N cross-off wind. That’s a massive amount of energy (3739) and the conditions are actually clean. This is a big-wave groundswell though – only for experts. The period is so long (18 seconds) that at a beach break like Venus Bay, it might be a bit straight and tricky. It’s a promising long-range call, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on it.

In short, the first week’s standout is Tuesday the 8th morning, and the second week’s potential is Monday the 21st morning, but that’s a long way out. The Friday the 11th session is a beauty for the smaller, cleaner conditions.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SW
14
1.5
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13
0.8
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19
1.5
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15
0.8
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0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1004
874
398
205
218
901
1305
1078
1001
1078
1923
1712
1137
1001
631
479
479
498
441
251
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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20
ESE
25
S
20
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High Tide
12:02PM0.86m
2:23AM0.56m
12:01PM0.97m
1:04AM0.54m
12:12PM1.05m
00:33AM0.62m
12:26PM1.09m
00:28AM0.75m
12:39PM1.10m
00:36AM0.88m
12:52PM1.09m
00:50AM1.01m
1:05PM1.06m
1:08AM1.11m
Low Tide
7:44PM0.14m
5:20AM0.51m
7:22PM0.16m
5:28AM0.35m
7:06PM0.18m
5:48AM0.21m
6:58PM0.17m
6:11AM0.10m
6:55PM0.15m
6:33AM0.02m
6:57PM0.10m
6:56AM-0.01m
7:04PM0.04m
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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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