Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.0° C
0.8° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,654 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, it’s Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for Venus Bay. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind, so we gotta pick our moments.

The pattern starts off mellow and builds into a real punch by the end of the first week, then gets messy before a promising window opens up in the second week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

First up, Friday morning the 31st of July. It’s a small start with a clean 3 ft SSW swell, period a touch under 14 seconds, and a light NNE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (324). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. The real gem is Friday afternoon – the wind goes glassy, flat calm, with a clean 2 ft SW swell. The energy jumps to moderate (489), and those conditions will be absolutely pristine. This is a standout window for the mellow, clean stuff.

Saturday the 1st of August picks up a bit. Morning sees a 4 ft SW swell, period a beefy 18 seconds, but that N wind is a stiff 16 mph cross-off, keeping it clean but not perfect. The energy is getting strong (769). By afternoon, the swell bumps to 4 ft, same SW direction, but the wind shifts to a cross-shore 16 mph, which creates a bit of a chop. It’s a step down in quality.

Sunday the 2nd is a write-off. The swell is 4 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is howling from the NNW at 22 mph, and then switching to a strong onshore WSW. The energy is strong to very strong (1155–1691), but the surface is lumpy and blown out. Not a day for a paddle.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are marginal. Monday has a 5 ft to 4 ft SW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Tuesday morning cleans up nicely with a 3 ft SW swell and a light NE offshore wind, energy moderate (431). A small but clean window.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th have some promise. Wednesday sees a 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell with a longer period (18–19 seconds) and clean cross-off winds, energy moderate to strong (694–805). But Thursday morning is the real standout for the first week: a 4 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light 3 mph offshore easterly. The energy is strong (882), and the conditions are labeled “very good.” That’s the one to circle.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are blown out again by strong N/NW winds, though the swell holds between 3 ft and 4 ft. The energy is strong (910–1358), but it’s messy. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 12th is a total loss – stormy, onshore, with huge swell up to 10 ft and energy readings over 4000. That’s big, raw, and dangerous. Not for the average surfer, and honestly, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle.

Then we get a glimmer. Wednesday the 13th of August sees a 7 ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, energy extremely strong (3944). The wind is light, cross-shore to cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the size and period are there. It’s a marginal call, but there’s potential for the experienced crew.

The true standout of the entire forecast is Friday the 14th of August. The morning delivers a 6 ft SW swell with that long 18-second period, and best of all, a clean cross-off breeze from the NNE. The energy is very strong (3278), and the conditions are called “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is the session. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s the best on offer. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

Saturday the 15th of August fades back to a 4 ft SW swell with a moderate cross-off wind, energy strong (884). A decent end to the run, but not a standout.

So, to wrap it up: the best clean, small waves are Friday afternoon the 31st of July and Thursday morning the 6th of August. The big one to aim for is Friday morning the 14th of August – that’s the day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
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(10 max)
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2
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SW
20
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SSW
21
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
313
236
203
614
679
886
746
783
1467
1654
998
706
552
252
385
286
524
790
669
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
NW
15
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
E
15
NE
5
WSW
15
NE
25
N
15
NNE
0
E
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:20AM0.76m
1:46PM1.23m
1:45AM0.82m
2:11PM1.20m
2:11AM0.87m
2:34PM1.13m
2:39AM0.90m
2:57PM1.03m
3:09AM0.92m
3:15PM0.89m
3:41AM0.90m
3:21PM0.75m
Low Tide
7:06AM0.00m
8:13PM0.12m
7:36AM-0.01m
8:32PM0.11m
8:07AM0.01m
8:50PM0.11m
8:39AM0.07m
9:08PM0.14m
9:11AM0.17m
9:22PM0.16m
9:45AM0.30m
9:31PM0.19m
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7:24
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7:18
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5:51
5:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
9
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7
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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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