Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.2°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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down the surf outlook for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks. It starts real slow, but there's some serious payoff later on, so don't tune out.

The first few days are a total washout. From Monday the 14th through the end of that week, the wind is all wrong and the wave energy is tiny – mostly in the 100’s to low 500’s for the combined energy of all swells directed here. You’ll see small, weak swell at 0.6ft to 1.0ft, but with onshore or cross winds trashing the surface, it’s not worth paddling out. Save your energy.

The real shift comes on Monday the 21st. A clean, cross-offshore breeze from the ESE makes for a perfect morning with a 4ft swell out of the SW. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 788, and it's glassy. It's a reef break, so that 13-second period from the SW – right on the optimum direction – will wrap in nicely. Great for the beginner-plus crew.

Tuesday the 22nd is a carbon copy: another morning with light ESE cross-off winds, pure clean conditions. The swell is a touch smaller at 4ft, but it's consistent and from the SW. Water temp sits at 59°, about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

The real highlight, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. A proper pulse of SW groundswell shows up. Saturday morning delivers 5ft at 17 seconds – that's very long period, real energy – with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy of all swells directed here surges to 2314. Sunday is a beast: 10ft at 18 seconds, with a combined energy of all swells directed here hitting 5290. That's serious, expert-only territory – way too big for beginners. With such a long period, it will break heavy and straight on a beach, but this reef should channel it into something special. Expect crowds sometimes, so get in early.

The run continues into the last days of the month. Monday the 28th has a fresh offshore easterly and a 5ft swell. Tuesday the 29th is a gem: a gentle offshore with a 5ft, 17-second swell. The combined energy of all swells directed here is 1700, and conditions are clean and lined up – excellent for experienced surfers on that Tuesday afternoon.

So here's the take: the first week is a bust. Then Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd are your clean, fun, beginner-friendly sessions. The big show is the weekend of the 26th and 27th – that's for experts only, and that long period demands respect. The final Monday and Tuesday clean it all up nicely. When the wind swings offshore here, it's pure gold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
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0.9
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16
1.4
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1.5
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15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
384
331
498
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856
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753
459
269
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176
149
132
113
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190
348
472
892
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
30
SE
35
SSE
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ESE
30
E
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NNW
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NNE
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N
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High Tide
1:30PM0.99m
1:49AM1.20m
1:44PM0.94m
2:10AM1.18m
1:56PM0.89m
2:31AM1.12m
2:05PM0.82m
2:51AM1.03m
2:06PM0.75m
3:10AM0.91m
1:45PM0.69m
3:22AM0.77m
12:36PM0.69m
2:47AM0.63m
Low Tide
7:28PM-0.05m
8:00AM0.06m
7:43PM-0.06m
8:21AM0.13m
7:58PM-0.04m
8:40AM0.23m
8:11PM0.02m
8:55AM0.34m
8:19PM0.09m
9:02AM0.47m
8:15PM0.17m
8:26AM0.59m
7:42PM0.24m
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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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