Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,999 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the local gen on Venus Bay for the next couple of weeks.
The 16-day window starts off a bit scratchy, but there’s a genuine standout session on Saturday the 22nd that’s worth circling. After that, the pattern gets more mixed, with a few clean windows, a couple of gnarly days, and a proper late bloomer right at the end of the month.
We’re looking at Venus Bay, a reef break that’s consistent and beginner-plus friendly. The water’s sitting at 58.8°, which is about 1.1° cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing dramatic, just a touch on the fresh side.
Friday the 21st is a write-off. The morning is cloudy with a cross-onshore breeze, and the swell’s weak and messy. It’s a grind, not a glide.
Now, Saturday morning the 22nd is the pick of the early run. We’ve got some clouds, a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and clean waves. The swell is 4.9 ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is solid at 1136 – that’s proper groundswell juice. The offshore wind will keep the faces clean, and the long period means the reef will shape the waves nicely. Crowds are possible, so get in early. The afternoon sees the breeze swing onshore, so go for the morning.
Sunday the 23rd is decent too. Both morning and afternoon see clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, though the winds are a bit stronger at 12 mph. The swell holds at 4.3 ft from the SW, period around 16-17 seconds. It’s clean but not as glassy as Saturday. The combined energy is moderate (around 1135-1152). Not a standout, but a solid session.
Monday the 24th is a total washout – moderate rain, strong winds, and the swell drops to 2.6 ft. Stay dry.
Tuesday the 25th is a no-go. The swell jumps to 6.2 ft from the SW, but it’s a lumpy, cross-onshore mess with 18 mph winds. The energy is high (2077), but the wind is howling, so it’s more of a kite day than a paddle day.
Wednesday the 26th morning is a hidden gem. Light N winds, cross-offshore, clean, with a 3.6 ft SW swell and 13-second period. The energy is low (566), but the conditions are glassy. It’s a small, clean day for a longboard.
Thursday the 27th morning is clean but small (2.3 ft) with a very long 21-second period. The energy is moderate (961). The long period might make the sets a bit spooky at the reef, but it’s clean. The afternoon sees the swell rise to 4.3 ft with a 19-second period and strong energy (1766) – clean again, but the long period might make the waves a bit fat. Worth a look if you’re patient.
Friday the 28th is clean both sessions, with light rain and a cross-offshore breeze. The swell is 4.3-4.6 ft from the SW, periods around 16 seconds. The energy is strong (1189-1390). It’s a solid, clean day but not a standout.
Saturday the 29th morning is clean but the wind is ripping at 22 mph from the SE. The swell is 4.3 ft, period 14 seconds, energy moderate (743). The afternoon is lumpy with onshore winds – avoid.
Sunday the 30th is small. The morning is clean with a 2.6 ft SW swell, but the energy is weak (331). The afternoon is choppy.
Now, the real standout of the second week is Monday the 31st of August. The morning sees a light NE wind, cross-offshore, and a 3.6 ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1749. It’s clean, glassy, and the reef will groom those long-period groundswell lines beautifully. This is the one for the experienced crew – the long period might push the sets a bit bigger on the shallow bits. Crowds are possible, but it’s a Monday, so you might score it quiet.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning is also excellent. Light N winds, cross-offshore, clean, with a 4.6 ft SW swell and 16-second period. The energy is strong (1279). Another cracker.
After that, the conditions get messier. Wednesday the 2nd is clean but windy, Thursday the 3rd morning is clean but the swell switches to the W, and by the afternoon it’s a lumpy 6.6 ft from the WSW – that’s a big, messy, onshore day. Friday the 4th morning is clean with a 4.6 ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period, but the energy is huge (2220) and the wind is onshore, making it tricky. The afternoon is bigger (5.9 ft) but onshore. Saturday the 5th is a complete write-off with strong onshore winds and lumpy surf.
So, to boil it down: Saturday morning the 22nd is the standout of the first week
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1323 | 1297 | 1028 | 767 | 686 | 1050 | 813 | 441 | 297 | 203 | 381 | 2417 | 1321 | 721 | 386 | 231 | 301 | 629 | 2060 | 1710 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 4:42AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.69m | 11:42AM0.80m | 1:16AM0.49m | 11:47AM0.93m | 00:23AM0.56m | 12:04PM1.05m | 00:21AM0.65m | 12:24PM1.14m | 00:31AM0.75m | 12:45PM1.20m | 00:47AM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.64m | 8:43PM0.27m | 7:32PM0.29m | 4:39AM0.44m | 6:58PM0.24m | 5:16AM0.30m | 6:53PM0.18m | 5:44AM0.18m | 7:00PM0.13m | 6:11AM0.07m | 7:10PM0.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
1323 | 1297 | 1028 | 767 | 686 | 1050 | 813 | 441 | 297 | 203 | — | — | — | 721 | 386 | 231 | 301 | 289 | 2060 | 1710 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
300 | 337 | 54 | 224 | 358 | 102 | 322 | 165 | 15 | 51 | — | — | — | 15 | 79 | 161 | 22 | 629 | 481 | 499 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 23 | WSW 21 | S 16 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | E 5 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | WSW 24 | SSW 21 | — | — |
— | — | 54 | 302 | 121 | — | — | — | 38 | 1 | — | — | — | 37 | 80 | 131 | 56 | 150 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | N 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 27 | 14 | 381 | 2417 | 1321 | 74 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 203 | 28 | 87 | 172 | 87 | 351 | 1000 | 1034 | 56 | 0 | 28 | 87 | 207 | 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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