Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,646 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Venus Bay.
Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a rough start. The next few days are pretty much a write-off for a decent paddle. The wind is ugly, mostly cross-on or cross-off with a lot of strength, and the conditions are just messy. We’ve got some solid swell energy, but the wind is just ruining it. Hang tight, because the good stuff starts to show up from Wednesday morning onwards.
Wednesday the 26th morning is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined swell energy is moderate (411). The wind is a light NNE breeze, crossing-off, making for clean conditions. It’s a small window, but it’s a start.
Thursday the 27th afternoon is where it gets interesting. That SW groundswell kicks in with a very long period of 19 seconds, pushing 3 ft. The combined energy is strong (1278). The wind is a moderate NNE breeze, cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is a proper reef break setup, and that long period will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind, that long period means longer waits between sets, but the shape will be there. This is a standout for the week.
Friday the 28th keeps the energy going. Both morning and afternoon have 4 ft to 5 ft SW swell, with a period of 16 seconds, and strong energy (1305 and 1007). The wind stays cross-off from the NNE and N. The conditions are clean, but the forecast is calling it marginal, so tide might be a factor. Still, this is the best run of the week.
Saturday the 29th morning is a real treat. The morning has a clean 3 ft SW swell, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE (12 mph). That’s glassy conditions, and the break will be firing for a beginner plus session. The combined energy is moderate (462). This is the one to circle for a fun, clean morning.
Sunday the 30th morning is also promising. A clean 3 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, a gentle cross-off breeze, and strong energy (819). Clean conditions again.
Now, for the absolute standout – Monday the 31st morning. The swell is 5 ft from the SW, period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1263). The wind is a light NE breeze, crossing-off, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is offering excellent surf for experienced surfers. The reef at Venus Bay will handle this long period swell beautifully. This is your best bet.
After that, the wind starts to get messy again from Tuesday the 1st of September onwards, with onshore and cross-shore winds picking up. The swell drops off, and the conditions turn poor. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 2nd of September right through to the end of the outlook. The wind gets strong, and the swell gets blown out.
Water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year, so a wetsuit is still the go.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
813 | 566 | 297 | 390 | 972 | 1479 | 590 | 557 | 386 | 273 | 106 | 285 | 723 | 1591 | 1017 | 793 | 676 | 281 | 171 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:06PM1.22m | 1:06AM0.94m | 1:27PM1.20m | 1:27AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:37AM-0.02m | 7:23PM0.06m | 7:04AM-0.07m | 7:36PM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 20 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
813 | 566 | 297 | 337 | — | 1054 | 590 | 557 | 386 | 273 | 75 | 285 | 723 | 1591 | 1017 | 793 | 676 | 281 | 171 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 9 | SW 20 | SW 21 |
322 | 224 | 15 | 84 | — | — | 195 | 97 | 13 | 66 | 106 | 218 | 341 | 408 | 280 | 196 | 121 | 119 | 15 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
— | 2 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 51 | 21 | 70 | 214 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 22 | 115 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | SSE 2 | S 5 | S 5 |
— | — | 2 | 390 | 972 | 1479 | 72 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 18 | — | 1 | 98 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 50 | 207 | 289 | 289 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 207 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 46 |
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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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