Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer in the coming weeks at Venus Bay. It’s a bit of a slow starter, but we’ve got a couple of real gems hidden in the forecast if you’re patient.
Right now, and for the first few days, it’s just not happening. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with onshore winds and messy surf. Sunday the 26th morning has a clean moment with a 3ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze, but the energy is just average (362). By Monday and Tuesday, the swell builds but gets shredded by fresh cross-onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year at Venus Bay, so nothing crazy there.
The first real standout pops up on Thursday, July 30th. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell with a lovely 13-second period pushing in, and the wind is light offshore from the ENE. The combined energy is solid at 825, and the conditions are glassy. This is a reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s a beginner-plus spot, but keep an eye out as crowds are sometimes an issue.
Then we get a bit of a lull, with a few marginal days, but the next big one is Monday, August 3rd. Another morning standout. The wind is stiff offshore from the ENE at 15 mph, cleaning up a 4ft SW swell (14-second period). The energy is moderate (679), but with that offshore wind grooming the surface, it’ll be smooth and fun. The swell is small enough for everyone, and the reef should handle the long period well.
The absolute best session, though, is looking like Friday, August 7th. This is the one for the crew who know what they’re doing. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2693. That’s a strong, powerful groundswell. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, so the face will be clean. At this size, it’s for experienced surfers only—over 8ft and it’s expert territory, so this is right on the edge. The reef at Venus Bay should handle that long period nicely, giving long, walling waves. The crowd factor is a concern, but for conditions like this, it’s worth the company.
Between the 30th and the 7th, there are a few days where the wind is messy or the swell is too weak, but the 7th morning is the clear winner. The confidence is higher for the near-term (30th) and still promising for the 7th, but it’s a long-range call so keep an eye on it.
Stay safe, keep your wax warm, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 290 | 196 | 292 | 268 | 202 | 200 | 105 | 771 | 880 | 1582 | 965 | 1034 | 1323 | 899 | 577 | 536 | 406 | 317 | 215 | 388 | 694 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off |
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 | 1:46PM1.23m | 1:45AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:06AM0.00m | 8:13PM0.12m | |||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 290 | 196 | 292 | 268 | 202 | 200 | 95 | 94 | 880 | 1582 | 965 | 1034 | 1323 | 899 | 577 | 536 | 406 | 317 | 215 | 208 | 694 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 11 | — | S 15 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSE 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 18 |
| kJ | 109 | 83 | 53 | 94 | 35 | 64 | 30 | — | 113 | — | 78 | 237 | 306 | 268 | 146 | 289 | 22 | 39 | 115 | 388 | 98 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 22 | S 14 | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 10 | — | 57 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 50 | 37 | 96 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | W 12 | — | SW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 105 | 771 | — | 1092 | 784 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 430 | 202 | 0 | 208 | 28 | 449 | 969 | 309 | 1042 | 1310 | 289 | 289 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
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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).
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