Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.0° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay is serving up over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we need to pick our moments.

We’re looking at a reef setup that’s consistent and exposed to the SW. The water is sitting at 60°, which is about 2° colder than you’d normally expect for this time of year, so you’ll feel that chill. The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Wednesday afternoon (July 8th). The pattern starts with a couple of clean windows, then a long run of poor conditions, before things tidy up again in the second week.

Wednesday afternoon (July 8th) is actually a standout. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, pumping a solid 1234 combined energy. That’s groundswell, with good shape for a reef. The wind is a light north breeze, putting it in a cross-off position, so it’ll be clean. This is one for experienced surfers though – the size and power are not for beginners. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.

Thursday morning (July 9th) is still a good option. The swell drops a touch to 4ft SW, still a long 15-second period, and the energy is a healthy 789. North winds are still cross-off, so the surface stays clean. It’s a step down in size, making it more accessible.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday afternoon (July 9th) all the way through to Wednesday morning (July 15th), the winds go onshore or cross-on, the quality drops, and the forecasts look poor. There’s even a couple of days of strong winds and short period, choppy junk. You’re better off staying on land during that stretch.

Thursday morning (July 16th) sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A smaller 3ft SW swell with a moderate 14-second period, and an ESE breeze making it cross-off again. Clean surf with 537 of energy. A nice, mellow session, not too demanding.

But the true highlight of the whole outlook is Friday morning (July 17th) . A 4ft SW swell with a long 16-second period and a combined energy of 1064. The wind shifts to a light ENE, which is straight offshore at this break. That’s going to be glassy, clean, and lined up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Mark it on the calendar.

After that, the weekend (July 18th–19th) offers some smaller, clean waves with offshore winds, but it’s nothing special. The energy drops off. Then we get another nasty run of onshore winds and lumpy, poor conditions from July 20th to the 22nd. The last flicker of hope is Thursday afternoon (July 23rd) , with a 4ft WSW swell and SE cross-off winds, giving clean conditions and a 3 out of 10 vibe. It’s worth a look, but nothing to get excited about.

So, your best bets are Wednesday afternoon (July 8th) and Friday morning (July 17th) . If you want a mellow clean session, Thursday morning (July 16th) is solid too.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1042
803
472
861
701
595
492
293
309
411
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1855
2167
2093
1552
1219
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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High Tide
4:51PM0.61m
7:54AM0.75m
10:02AM0.87m
11:46PM0.38m
11:07AM1.01m
00:14AM0.38m
11:53AM1.12m
00:26AM0.38m
12:31PM1.20m
00:34AM0.41m
1:03PM1.22m
00:44AM0.48m
Low Tide
11:34PM0.36m
00:10AM0.38m
7:04PM0.32m
7:23PM0.23m
3:49AM0.31m
7:47PM0.20m
4:46AM0.23m
8:07PM0.22m
5:30AM0.15m
8:19PM0.26m
6:08AM0.08m
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Temp °C
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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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