Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,980 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what Venus Bay has in store for us.
The first half of the run is looking promising, but the second week gets a bit messy. The water temperature is sitting right around the long-term average, so no shock to the system there.
We’ve got some solid, clean surf to kick things off. Tuesday the 7th is a nice gentle start with a 3 ft swell from the SW, a 16-second period, and light offshore wind from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate at 738, and conditions are clean and glassy. It’s a welcoming day for the beginner crew, and with only occasional crowds, it’s a relaxed vibe out there. That long period means the waves have plenty of punch and shape, and the offshore breeze will keep them tidy.
The real standout is Wednesday the 8th. Wednesday morning we’re looking at a clean 5 ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period and a clean offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps right up to 1661 (moderate to strong) and the report says excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the run. The swell size is pushing into the range where it might be a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit more time in the water, it’s going to be pumping and clean.
Thursday the 9th stays very good with a 4 ft SW (15-18 sec) and lighter winds, but the energy drops back a bit. Friday the 10th sees the wind turning onshore by the afternoon, so get on it early. From Saturday the 11th right through to Sunday the 19th of July, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore and moderate to strong, making things choppy and messy for the most part. There’s a brief window on Tuesday the 14th with glassy conditions and a solid 6 ft SW swell (energy of 2239), but light cross-onshore winds creep in by the afternoon. Wednesday the 15th morning has a clean 5 ft swell with offshore wind, but the size and quality aren’t as high as the 8th.
The last few days from the 20th to the 22nd are mostly a write-off for good waves due to strong, lumpy onshore winds. The very long period, large swells on the 18th and 19th (around 7 ft, 16-17 sec) will be breaking too straight at a reef setup like this, and with those strong winds, it’ll be a washing machine out there.
So, the call is clear: Wednesday morning, July 8th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 489 | 560 | 955 | 1437 | 1042 | 803 | 472 | 600 | 783 | 595 | 485 | 336 | 238 | 651 | 379 | 897 | 1232 | 1155 | 1265 | 2887 | 2167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:29PM0.77m | 5:40AM0.70m | 4:51PM0.61m | 7:54AM0.75m | 10:02AM0.87m | 11:46PM0.38m | 11:07AM1.01m | 00:14AM0.38m | 11:53AM1.12m | 00:26AM0.38m | 12:31PM1.20m | 00:34AM0.41m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM0.35m | 11:04PM0.32m | 11:40AM0.48m | 11:34PM0.36m | 00:10AM0.38m | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:23PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.31m | 7:47PM0.20m | 4:46AM0.23m | 8:07PM0.22m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 489 | 560 | 955 | 1437 | 1042 | 803 | 472 | 600 | 783 | 595 | 485 | 336 | 238 | 65 | 43 | 222 | 109 | 1155 | 1265 | 2887 | 2167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | W 5 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — | S 11 | — | SW 24 | S 14 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 249 | 188 | 9 | 224 | 192 | 248 | 134 | 198 | 259 | 2 | 113 | 211 | 63 | — | 91 | — | 22 | 257 | 882 | 515 | 354 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — | WSW 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 142 | — | — | — | 251 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 | 422 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 41 | 651 | 379 | 897 | 1232 | 651 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 103 | 300 | 203 | 1037 | 1026 | 446 | 1026 | 1026 | 1025 | 351 | 309 | 28 |
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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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