Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.7° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,544 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look at Venus Bay. This is a reef set-up that's exposed to the SW, so when the swell shows, it knows where to go.

Right off the bat, the good news is we’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell on the way, but the early part of the week is a bit of a write-off. The winds are all over the shop, blowing onshore and making things choppy, so you can pretty much write off Thursday and Friday morning here. The swell is there, around 5 ft to 6 ft with a decent 14-second period (combined swell energy of 1336 to 1626), but the wind is just ruining it. Friday afternoon gets a bit cleaner with a cross-offshore breeze, but the surf quality is still questionable.

Saturday is a total no-go. We’ve got a bigger 8 ft swell, but the wind is howling straight onshore at 22 mph. It’s a mess.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday, September 6th is our first real standout. We’re looking at a clean 5 ft of SW swell hitting the reef, and the morning brings a glassy offshore wind from the ENE. That’s the ticket. The water temp is around average for this time of year, which is fine by me. This is a beginner-plus spot, but remember, it gets crowded sometimes. If you can get out there early Sunday morning, you’ll score excellent, clean conditions. The energy is strong at (1317).

The pattern stays a bit flaky through the following week. Monday the 7th drops right off, but Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th see swell pick back up to 5 ft - 5 ft. The winds are cross-offshore, so the faces will be clean, but the energy is moderate to strong (936 - 2484). Not bad for a Tuesday afternoon session, but nothing that’ll blow your socks off.

The next real highlight is Thursday, September 10th. Another solid day. By the afternoon, we’ve got 5 ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is blowing offshore from the NE. Clean, lined-up, and powerful (1353). This one is for the experienced surfers, as it’ll be a bit more challenging.

After that, the second week looks like a bit of a mix-up. There’s some small waves around the 11th and 12th, but the wind either turns onshore or goes lumpy. Not worth rushing out for. There’s a clear sign of a glass-off on the morning of Tuesday, September 15th, with 5 ft of SW swell and absolutely no wind. That’s an interesting prospect, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as a promising rumour. The energy is strong (1175). The following days look windy again, so that Tuesday window is the one to circle in the calendar.

Overall, the first weekend is a write-off, but the Sunday and the following Thursday are your best bets for a proper surf at Venus Bay.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

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SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
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15
1.7
SW
16
1.6
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16
2.2
WSW
15
2.3
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14
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14
1.8
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1.6
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1.3
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0.9
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0.6
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0.5
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21
1.1
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1.4
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1.3
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
763
1063
1179
1456
1392
1267
2258
1968
1602
1325
965
658
308
140
210
901
1172
844
803
Wind (km/h)
25
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15
WNW
20
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15
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30
NNE
25
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35
WSW
25
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High Tide
2:59AM1.06m
2:17PM0.72m
3:21AM0.97m
1:45PM0.68m
3:41AM0.84m
12:43PM0.73m
3:43AM0.69m
2:23AM0.56m
12:01PM0.97m
1:04AM0.54m
12:12PM1.05m
00:33AM0.62m
Low Tide
9:10AM0.32m
8:25PM0.06m
9:19AM0.48m
8:21PM0.08m
8:45AM0.63m
8:07PM0.11m
6:35AM0.65m
7:44PM0.14m
5:20AM0.51m
7:22PM0.16m
5:28AM0.35m
7:06PM0.18m
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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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