Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.7° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 29th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 29th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what Venus Bay is cookin’ up for the next couple weeks.

The start is a bit of a bust. The water’s at 60°, which is about 1° cooler than the usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit chilly.

You get a pulse on Friday the 24th with a 5ft SW groundswell, a 16-second period, and combined energy of 1174 (moderate). But the wind is out of the south at 6 mph, so it’s cross-shore, and the morning is just “marginal.” The afternoon gets worse with a cross-on wind. Not your day.

Saturday the 25th is a total loss – onshore winds and tiny, weak waves. Sunday the 26th shows a little hope: a clean NE cross-offshore breeze in the morning with 3ft SSW swell, but it’s small and the period is only 12 seconds. Rideable, but not a standout.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are blown out – fresh winds, lumpy, choppy. Not worth suiting up.

Here’s the first real highlight. Wednesday the 29th morning. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and combined energy is 1636 (strong). The wind is SE at 9 mph, giving us a clean cross-offshore breeze. The guidance says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and I agree. The reef at Venus Bay will handle this long-period groundswell well, but 6ft is a step up for the average surfer. Crowds are possible, so be ready for company.

Thursday the 30th morning is a smaller, nicer option: 4ft SW swell, light ENE offshore wind at 6 mph, and clean conditions. Moderate energy (720). Good for a log or a funboard.

Then we hit a flat, windy stretch from the 31st through the 2nd of August – nothing doing.

The second real standout is a long-range looker. Check out Monday the 3rd of August. A proper 7ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and combined energy of 3536 (strong). The wind is a glassy NE offshore at 9 mph. The guidance says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – that’s a big deal. This is for the experts only; 7ft with that period will be pushing hard on the reef. It’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got promise.

The rest of the first week of August is a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds with smaller swell. Thursday the 6th morning offers another clean, cross-offshore window with 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but it’s not as strong as the 3rd.

After the 6th, the swell drops fast into the second week – tiny, choppy, not worth the effort.

So, the two best bets are Wednesday morning the 29th of July for the experienced surfers, and Monday morning the 3rd of August if you’re an expert chasing a big, clean groundswell. The rest of the window is mostly a waiting game.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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685
521
290
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640
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
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25
WSW
10
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NE
15
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15
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15
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High Tide
10:51AM0.84m
11:27PM0.42m
11:31AM0.95m
11:51PM0.49m
12:03PM1.05m
00:13AM0.55m
12:31PM1.13m
00:34AM0.62m
12:57PM1.19m
00:56AM0.69m
1:22PM1.23m
1:20AM0.76m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.34m
7:30PM0.37m
7:02PM0.30m
4:46AM0.28m
7:08PM0.25m
5:30AM0.19m
7:21PM0.20m
6:04AM0.11m
7:37PM0.16m
6:36AM0.04m
7:54PM0.14m
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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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