Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, let’s talk about Venus Bay for the next 16 days.
This reef break lives for a good SW swell, and we’ve got plenty of that on the way. Water temp is 60°, right on the mark for what you’d expect. The kick-off energy is moderate, coming in around 1048 (combined swell energy).
We start Wednesday morning with a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell. Wind is a cross-off from the east at 15 mph, keeping the face tidy. It’s a bit touch-and-go with the tides, but there’s a wave for the sharp ones.
Thursday morning is a standout. Swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind swings to a light offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. That’s clean, lined-up, and excellent for the experienced surfer.
Friday and Saturday are tiny – 2ft to 3ft – with messy winds. Leave the board on the roof.
Circle Monday the 21st. Swell comes back up to 4ft from the SW, 13-second period, with a light cross-off breeze from the ESE. Energy jumps to 663 and the report says “expect very good surf”. That’s a proper window.
Tuesday the 22nd brings more size: 5ft from the SSW, 15 seconds. Wind is a fresh offshore from the east at 18 mph. Energy is roaring at 1642 (combined swell energy). Solid and clean, but that’s expert territory.
A quiet patch rolls through, then Monday the 28th shines. Swell is 3ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with dead glassy wind – zero mph from the NW. That’s a rare, perfect morning.
Last up, Thursday the 1st of October morning looks unreal. Glassy wind again from the SSW, swell at 4ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period. Energy at 876. That’s a long-range gem for the early crew.
Best bets: Thursday the 17th morning, Monday the 21st morning, Monday the 28th morning, and the glassy start to October. The 5ft+ days are for experts only on this reef. Crowds can turn up, but when it’s this clean, you won’t mind sharing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 859 | 894 | 674 | 638 | 342 | 198 | 342 | 181 | 167 | 113 | 84 | 109 | 254 | 233 | 747 | 529 | 813 | 767 | 1178 | 1399 | 875 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:56PM0.89m | 2:31AM1.12m | 2:05PM0.82m | 2:51AM1.03m | 2:06PM0.75m | 3:10AM0.91m | 1:45PM0.69m | 3:22AM0.77m | 12:36PM0.69m | 2:47AM0.63m | 11:31AM0.79m | 00:49AM0.58m | 11:27AM0.91m | 00:04AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM-0.04m | 8:40AM0.23m | 8:11PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.09m | 9:02AM0.47m | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:26AM0.59m | 7:42PM0.24m | 5:53AM0.59m | 6:46PM0.24m | 5:04AM0.45m | 6:18PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 859 | 894 | 674 | 638 | 342 | 198 | 342 | 181 | 167 | 113 | 84 | 109 | 254 | 233 | 747 | 529 | 813 | 767 | 1178 | 1399 | 875 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | WSW 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 19 | S 17 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 176 | 434 | 155 | 431 | 183 | 102 | 62 | 52 | — | 15 | 50 | 53 | 79 | 73 | 146 | 87 | 129 | 222 | 464 | 255 | 291 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | WNW 5 | WSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | WSW 18 | — |
| kJ | 13 | — | 17 | — | — | 121 | 24 | — | 2 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 84 | 11 | — | 47 | 406 | — | — | 176 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | S 16 | E 4 | ENE 3 | S 2 | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 406 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 30 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 289 | 46 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 430 | 286 | 28 | 300 | 208 | 369 | 309 | 1026 | 446 | 0 | 289 | 46 | 202 | 50 | 0 |
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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).
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