
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one break on the radar, and it’s a tale of a few good windows mixed with some real wild weather.
The main story is Venus Bay, a reef break that’s consistent and good for beginner plus level surfers. Water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about 1° cooler than the long-term average for this time of year, so pretty standard, nothing shocking.
We start the forecast period on Friday, July 31st, with a bit of a tease. Friday morning is looking clean with a 3ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and a light NNE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (298). It’s rideable, but not a standout. Friday afternoon gets a bit messy with onshore vibes.
Saturday, August 1st, is where things get interesting. The morning has a clean 4ft SW groundswell (18 seconds) with a stiff N cross-off at 15 mph. The energy is ramping up strong (1171). It’s surfable, but the wind is building. The afternoon stays similar in size but the wind turns cross-shore, creating some chop.
Sunday, August 2nd, is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and a lumpy 4ft to 6ft SW swell make for poor conditions. Monday and Tuesday aren’t much better with messy onshore winds and chop.
Now, here’s the one true standout. Tuesday, August 4th, morning. This is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with a glassy NE offshore breeze. The wave energy is solid (708). This is where you want to be. The reef will be clean, the lines will be long, and the crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have some company but it won’t be a circus. This is genuinely good surf.
The following week is a mixed bag of strong winds and big, messy swells. From August 9th through the 11th, we’re looking at gale-force onshore winds and a huge, powerful SW swell. The energy readings are massive (5498, 7197), but with 40 mph winds and rain, it’s a full-on washing machine. Not for paddling, but if you’ve got a big kite, the setup on the 10th might be your thing.
Things calm down briefly around August 12th, but the swell drops off and the wind is still onshore. The 14th of August brings a very long-period 23-second SW groundswell, but it’s just 2ft and the wind is cross-shore, making it a tricky, small day.
To wrap it up: if you’re surfing, your best bet is the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. That’s the clean, offshore window. Everything else is either blown out, too big, or just average. The long-range stuff from the 14th is promising for a long-period pulse, but it’s a long way off and the winds are uncertain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
218 | 203 | 614 | 781 | 886 | 746 | 783 | 1415 | 1895 | 998 | 706 | 552 | 551 | 380 | 236 | 436 | 790 | 589 | 737 | 897 | 1068 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:46PM1.23m | 1:45AM0.82m | 2:11PM1.20m | 2:11AM0.87m | 2:34PM1.13m | 2:39AM0.90m | 2:57PM1.03m | 3:09AM0.92m | 3:15PM0.89m | 3:41AM0.90m | 3:21PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.86m | 2:55PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.12m | 7:36AM-0.01m | 8:32PM0.11m | 8:07AM0.01m | 8:50PM0.11m | 8:39AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.14m | 9:11AM0.17m | 9:22PM0.16m | 9:45AM0.30m | 9:31PM0.19m | 10:19AM0.47m | 9:26PM0.21m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
218 | 203 | 614 | 781 | 886 | 746 | 783 | 224 | 1895 | 998 | 706 | 552 | 551 | 380 | 236 | 436 | 790 | 589 | 737 | 897 | 1068 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SW 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
36 | 186 | 227 | 390 | 155 | 135 | 318 | — | 316 | 268 | 59 | 50 | 73 | 35 | 212 | 206 | 225 | 195 | 257 | 341 | 346 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | S 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 19 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — |
44 | 100 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 24 | 84 | 81 | 14 | 184 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 5 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | ESE 2 | ENE 2 | — | ESE 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | NNE 3 |
— | — | 1 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 53 | 1415 | 1136 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 87 | 207 | 305 | 369 | 946 | 449 | 843 | 203 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 28 |
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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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