Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next 16 days for Venus Bay. This is a reef break that's consistent and works best on a southwest swell, with an offshore from the ENE. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber just yet.
The first window of surfable waves kicks off on Monday morning, August 31st. We’ve got a solid 5ft southwest groundswell running with a long 19-second period. That’s proper energy — the combined swell energy is reading 2171 (moderate to strong). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NE, so it’s going to be clean. This is a good, smooth start. The afternoon holds up with similar size, but the wind goes cross, so it’ll get a little bumpy.
Tuesday, September 1st, is a write-off. The wind is howling — 25 mph from the north — and the swell drops to 3ft. It’s messy and ugly. Wednesday and Thursday are also no-go thanks to strong onshore winds. The swell is there, but the wind is just ruining it.
Friday, September 4th, has a chance in the morning. We’re looking at 6ft of southwest swell, period around 15 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the north at 18 mph. The combined energy is 2032 (moderate to strong). It’s clean, but it’s a rain shower day, so you’ll be dodging drops. The afternoon turns into a lumpy mess.
Saturday, September 5th, is a bit of a tease. The morning has onshore wind, so it’s bumpy, but the afternoon has 7ft of southwest swell at 17 seconds, with a light onshore wind. The energy is 2752 (strong), but the wind direction is just wrong. It’ll be fat and lumpy.
Now, the standout. The best on offer is Wednesday morning, September 9th. We’ve got a 6ft southwest swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is 2790 (strong). This is a clean, lined-up reef break. The period is long enough to get some real juice, and the offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. It’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers, and with that size, it’s definitely not for beginners. The quality is high, and it’s the best session of the outlook.
Thursday morning, September 10th, is also worth a paddle. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind is light offshore from the NE, so it’ll be glassy. The energy is low (814), but for a smaller board, it’ll be fun.
After the 10th, the surf drops off. Sunday, September 13th, has a tiny 3ft swell, and the rest of the week is small and onshore. The final Tuesday, September 15th, is barely a ripple.
Overall, you’ve got a solid Monday and Wednesday next week, with Wednesday being the best. The rest is a mix of wind issues and fading swell. The 16-day window has a gap of low-quality surf from the 13th onward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 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 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 366 | 603 | 803 | 614 | 1542 | 1123 | 1048 | 1474 | 1436 | 1363 | 1062 | 1783 | 2461 | 2241 | 1111 | 668 | 451 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:04PM1.04m | 2:12AM1.12m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:35AM1.11m | 2:24PM0.82m | 2:59AM1.06m | 2:17PM0.72m | 3:21AM0.97m | 1:45PM0.68m | 3:41AM0.84m | 12:43PM0.73m | 3:43AM0.69m | 2:23AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.03m | 8:25AM0.04m | 8:13PM0.04m | 8:49AM0.16m | 8:21PM0.05m | 9:10AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.06m | 9:19AM0.48m | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.63m | 8:07PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.65m | 7:44PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1576 | 1351 | 728 | 474 | 366 | 603 | 803 | 614 | 272 | 1123 | 1048 | 1474 | 1436 | 1363 | 1062 | 1783 | 2461 | 2241 | 1111 | 668 | 451 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — |
595 | 510 | 129 | 74 | 206 | 227 | 333 | 119 | — | 341 | 186 | 279 | 596 | 465 | 380 | 274 | 291 | 651 | 161 | 148 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 |
— | — | — | — | 215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 41 | 1542 | — | — | — | — | 785 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 28 | 28 | 1446 | 309 | 351 | 309 | 843 | 1026 | 1069 | 1069 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 1166 | 1446 | 449 | 0 | 369 | 295 | 636 |
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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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