Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break that’s consistent, handles a SW swell, and is best when that swell comes out of the SW. The water temp is sitting at 59°F which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing freakish going on there.
Things are a bit quiet to start. There’s no proper surf on offer until Saturday the 22nd, so you’re looking at a bit of a wait.
Saturday morning the 22nd is where it all kicks off. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds and a glassy NNW breeze – absolutely beautiful conditions. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1136 (moderate), so there’s some grunt behind it. It’s a bit more on the experienced side of things at that size, but the glass will make it feel like butter. This is the standout session of the whole outlook.
Sunday morning the 23rd is also solid. Another 5ft SW groundswell, period at 17 seconds, and a clean cross-off NNE breeze. Combined energy is 1232 (moderate), and the quality is top notch for experienced surfers. If Saturday isn’t your day, Sunday morning is your back-up.
The following weekend, the 29th and 30th, look very promising too, but remember these are further out so there’s a bit less certainty. Saturday the 29th has a 7ft WSW swell (period 14 seconds) with a moderate offshore ENE breeze in the morning – that’s strong energy at 1617 (moderate to strong). Sunday the 30th is similar with 7ft WSW swell and a gentle offshore ENE breeze, combined energy at 1834. Both mornings are listed as excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is slightly different to the optimum SW, but with that offshore wind and size, it’ll still be well worth looking at, especially if the long-range forecast holds. Crowds are possible here, so factor that in.
There’s a bit of a downer from the 31st onwards. On Monday the 1st of September morning we get a glassy 3ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds – combined energy 750 (weak to moderate). It’s small but clean, and good for a longboard or a sneaky session, but not a standout.
After that, it’s mostly messy with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy surf right through to the end of the forecast period. The 3rd and 4th of September are a write-off – strong onshore winds and poor conditions.
So, bottom line: the best bet is Saturday the 22nd morning – glassy, clean, decent size. If you miss that, Sunday the 23rd morning is just as good. Keep an eye on the 29th and 30th as they could be crackers, but it’s a long way out. Most of the second week is a bit of a dud unless you just want a small clean wave on the 1st of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
498 | 1028 | 757 | 1323 | 1297 | 1028 | 767 | 695 | 1172 | 813 | 574 | 297 | 234 | 1439 | 783 | 715 | 787 | 488 | 305 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.70m | 4:42AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.69m | 11:42AM0.80m | 1:16AM0.49m | 11:47AM0.93m | 00:23AM0.56m | 12:04PM1.05m | 00:21AM0.65m | 12:24PM1.14m | 00:31AM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12PM0.13m | 9:40AM0.51m | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.64m | 8:43PM0.27m | 7:32PM0.29m | 4:39AM0.44m | 6:58PM0.24m | 5:16AM0.30m | 6:53PM0.18m | 5:44AM0.18m | 7:00PM0.13m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
498 | 1028 | 757 | 1323 | 1297 | 1028 | 767 | 695 | 1172 | 813 | 574 | 297 | 234 | 1439 | 783 | 715 | 787 | 488 | 305 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | N 3 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 5 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 |
134 | 296 | 375 | 300 | 341 | 54 | 224 | 358 | 60 | 322 | 165 | 15 | 2 | 257 | 109 | 19 | 261 | 123 | 85 | 122 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 20 | SSW 17 | — | — | WSW 23 | WSW 21 | S 19 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | S 17 | — | — | S 16 | SW 24 |
— | 152 | 394 | — | — | 54 | 302 | 66 | — | — | — | 38 | 51 | — | — | 143 | — | — | 21 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | SW 17 | SSW 5 | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | NNE 2 |
96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 1014 | 39 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 843 | 351 | 203 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
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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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