Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.5° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,982 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 25th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the overall picture for Venus Bay is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient. The first week is a bit of a tease, with some decent swell but the wind gods aren’t playing ball for a lot of it. The standout period is definitely the end of the first week and into the start of the next, where we get some clean, organised swell. The second week looks more unsettled, with a lot of onshore wind, so pick your windows carefully.

We start off the forecast period on Sunday, the 23rd of August. The swell is a solid 4 ft from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the NNE, so the surf will be clean. It’s a marginal call with the tide, so it’s not a full-blown classic, but it’s a decent start to the week. Into Monday the 24th, the swell drops right off to 3 ft, and the wind turns onshore on the afternoon, making it choppy and poor. Not worth paddling for.

Tuesday the 25th sees a big spike in wind, with a fresh cross-onshore wind up to 19 mph. The swell is 7 ft from the SSW with strong energy, but it’s a complete mess – lumpy and blown out. That’s a kite-surfing sort of day, not for a paddle board. Wednesday the 26th is a bit better, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and a 4 ft SW swell, but the energy is low. It’s clean, but small.

Now, things start to get interesting on Thursday the 27th. The swell is 5 ft from the SW with a period of 19 seconds, giving very strong energy. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy but the power is there. It’s still a marginal call, but the potential is cooking.

Here’s where we get our first true standout. Friday the 28th of August is the pick of the bunch. The morning starts with a 5 ft SW swell, period of 16 seconds, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is solid. But the afternoon? That’s where it’s at. The wind drops to glassy – calm as – and the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SW. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will be clean, lined up, and with that long period, it’ll be a proper groundswell hitting the reef at Venus Bay. Definitely worth the wait. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday the 29th is a step down, with the swell dropping to 3 ft and a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s just small. Sunday the 30th is a write-off with onshore winds.

Then we get another standout window. Monday the 31st of August is a beauty. The morning session sees a 5 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, strong energy, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The conditions are clean again. It’s a Monday, so the crowds might be a bit thinner, but Venus Bay can get busy on a good day, so keep an eye out. The afternoon looks a bit more iffy with onshore winds, so get in early.

The second week takes a turn for the worse. Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd are dominated by fresh winds, onshore or cross-shore, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is only around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind wrecks it. Not worth the effort.

Thursday the 3rd of September is poor, with onshore winds and a 5 ft swell that’s just messy. The best bet for the second week actually looks like Friday the 4th of September. The morning has a 6 ft SW swell with a period of 17 seconds, strong energy, and a very light offshore breeze from the ESE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a bit bigger, so it’s for the stronger paddlers, but the waves will have real power. The afternoon gets choppy again, so again, it’s an early morning mission.

The rest of the second week into the 7th of September is a write-off, with strong winds and a couple of larger, but messy, swells. The final record on the 7th shows a 7 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and massive energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy. That’s a lot of power, but it’s just not clean for a reef break.

So, in summary, the best windows are Friday the 28th of August and Monday the 31st of August, with a solid backup on Friday the 4th of September if you’re willing to chase it. Everything else is a gamble or a flat-out miss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.8
SSW
6
2
SSW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
21
1.6
SW
19
1.8
SW
18
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
686
1050
813
492
297
238
207
1982
590
549
386
269
112
445
1767
1880
1151
991
535
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
NNE
20
N
10
NE
20
NE
20
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
NE
15
NNE
10
WSW
15
NE
25
N
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NNE
5
W
15
ENE
Wind State
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High Tide
11:42AM0.80m
1:16AM0.49m
11:47AM0.93m
00:23AM0.56m
12:04PM1.05m
00:21AM0.65m
12:24PM1.14m
00:31AM0.75m
12:45PM1.20m
00:47AM0.85m
1:06PM1.22m
1:06AM0.94m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.29m
4:39AM0.44m
6:58PM0.24m
5:16AM0.30m
6:53PM0.18m
5:44AM0.18m
7:00PM0.13m
6:11AM0.07m
7:10PM0.09m
6:37AM-0.02m
7:23PM0.06m
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6:58
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11
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Temp °C
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18
13
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Feels °C
13
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16
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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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