Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s 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 (Aug 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay is cooking up for us.
The next 16 days are a proper mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is going to be the real gatekeeper. There’s a few windows of clean conditions, but a lot of periods where the wind is just going to ruin what could be good waves. The water temp is sitting right around 59°, which is just about normal for the time of year, no surprises there.
The pick of the near-term is Monday, the 31st of August. That morning, Venus Bay (reef) is looking like it will be the standout. We’re looking at a solid 5ft swell from the SW, with a long 19-second period pushing that combined energy up to 2100 (moderate to strong energy). The wind is a gentle, cross-off breeze from the NNE, so it’s going to be clean. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 5ft it’s going to be a bit much for beginners. That long period, groundswell, will be running well on this reef setup.
After that, things get messy. Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd of September are a write-off with strong, choppy cross-onshore winds. We’re looking at a couple of days of poor conditions, so give it a miss.
We then have a bit of a lull in quality, with a few marginal days. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore through the first week of September, keeping the surf messy. There’s a lot of energy in the water, but it’s not surfable.
Looking further ahead, the next true standout is on Tuesday, the 8th of September. The morning session at Venus Bay is looking serious. We’re talking a solid 8ft swell from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3515 (strong energy). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the east, keeping it clean. This is an expert-only zone – 8ft is big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. That long period groundswell will be breaking with real authority on the reef. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it has the potential to be the best session of the whole forecast.
The days around that date are a mix of clean and messy, with a lot of onshore wind. The 9th of September sees the swell drop back to 5ft, still clean in the morning, but the energy is much lower. After that, we’re back into a few days of small, weak swell and lumpy wind.
So, to sum it up: for the experienced crew, circle Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 8th of September. The rest of the time? It’s going to be a bit of a waiting game, but it won’t be poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
293 | 526 | 1453 | 1039 | 886 | 472 | 285 | 250 | 163 | 253 | 791 | 851 | 1597 | 1201 | 823 | 492 | 633 | 653 | 525 | 447 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:45PM1.20m | 00:47AM0.85m | 1:06PM1.22m | 1:06AM0.94m | 1:27PM1.20m | 1:27AM1.03m | 1:46PM1.14m | 1:49AM1.09m | 2:04PM1.04m | 2:12AM1.12m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:35AM1.11m | 2:24PM0.82m | 2:59AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM0.09m | 6:37AM-0.02m | 7:23PM0.06m | 7:04AM-0.07m | 7:36PM0.04m | 7:31AM-0.07m | 7:50PM0.03m | 7:58AM-0.04m | 8:02PM0.03m | 8:25AM0.04m | 8:13PM0.04m | 8:49AM0.16m | 8:21PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
293 | 485 | 1453 | 1039 | 886 | 472 | 285 | 250 | 163 | 154 | 791 | 851 | 1597 | 1201 | 823 | 492 | 633 | 653 | 525 | 447 | 573 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 23 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
156 | 526 | 408 | 85 | 263 | 126 | 21 | 21 | 116 | 253 | 111 | 142 | 116 | 219 | 341 | 92 | 54 | 286 | 193 | 165 | 150 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | — | SSW 13 | S 13 | WSW 12 | SW 22 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
110 | 383 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 56 | 55 | 86 | 163 | 387 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 40 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 31 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 203 | 1415 | 1182 | 289 | 843 | 1016 | 28 |
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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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