Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Venus Bay. Over the next couple of weeks, there’s some decent surf on the cards, but you gotta pick your windows. This is a reef break that likes a good SW groundswell, and when the wind plays nice, it gets clean. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
Thursday, July 23rd starts things off, but it’s not good. Morning has a 5ft swell from the SW, long 14-second period, and the combined energy is 1311 (strong). Problem is the south wind at 12 mph is cross-shore, making it choppy. Afternoon gets worse—cross-on and messy. Thursday is a skip.
Friday, July 24th morning is a stand-out. Swell drops to 5ft, still from the SW, but the period is 16 seconds—proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, from the ESE at just 3 mph. That means clean, clean waves. Combined energy is 1174 (strong). This is the morning to be out. Afternoon gets messy, so stick to dawn.
Saturday, July 25th drops way off. Swell down to 3ft, wind onshore or cross-on all day. Not worth the effort. Sunday is small and choppy. Monday the same. A stretch of poor conditions through the weekend.
Tuesday, July 28th morning shows a pulse—swell jumps to 5ft from the WSW, 15-second period, combined energy 2256 (very strong). That’s a lot of power. Wind is light cross-shore, a little lumpy, but if you want juice, it’s there. Afternoon turns onshore.
Wednesday, July 29th morning is another standout. Clean offshore wind from the east at 9 mph, swell 4ft from the SW, long 15-second period. Combined energy 1149 (strong). Forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one.
Thursday, July 30th morning is still clean with offshore wind, but swell drops to 4ft. Fun, but smaller.
Into August, the first week shows promise. Saturday, August 1st morning: clear, light cross-offshore wind, swell 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, combined energy 1082 (strong). Clean.
Sunday, August 2nd morning has a bigger pulse—5ft from the SW, 17-second period, combined energy 2444 (very strong). Wind is cross-offshore, clean. That’s powerful, long-period swell. The reef will handle it well. Afternoon goes glassy.
Monday, August 3rd is windy—18 mph from the north—so stick to mornings.
Thursday, August 6th morning: 4ft SW, 16-second period, offshore wind from the NE, combined energy 1194. Clean again. That afternoon goes glassy—a really nice session for experienced surfers.
So, the standouts are Friday, July 24th morning (small, glassy, clean) and Wednesday, July 29th morning (offshore, clean, good energy), with Sunday, August 2nd morning offering a bigger, more powerful option for those who want more push. The reef loves SW groundswell, so when it’s clean, you’ll get proper waves. Crowds are possible at Venus Bay, so don’t expect peace and quiet if it’s firing.
If you’re a beginner, watch out when the swell gets over 5ft—reef is unforgiving.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1059 | 1109 | 1368 | 1068 | 952 | 685 | 453 | 290 | 231 | 220 | 243 | 174 | 195 | 224 | 192 | 318 | 1136 | 929 | 859 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:38AM0.74m | 3:05PM0.65m | 8:41AM0.73m | 10:51AM0.84m | 11:27PM0.42m | 11:31AM0.95m | 11:51PM0.49m | 12:03PM1.05m | 00:13AM0.55m | 12:31PM1.13m | 00:34AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.58m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:15PM0.34m | 7:30PM0.37m | 7:02PM0.30m | 4:46AM0.28m | 7:08PM0.25m | 5:30AM0.19m | 7:21PM0.20m | |||||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1059 | 1109 | 1368 | 1068 | 952 | 685 | 453 | 290 | 231 | 220 | 243 | 174 | 195 | 224 | 192 | 318 | 1136 | 842 | 859 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | — | 202 | 582 | 216 | 222 | 234 | 136 | 109 | 83 | 82 | 68 | 35 | 82 | 69 | 69 | 74 | — | — | 434 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | WSW 16 | — | WSW 15 | S 16 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 25 | — | 42 | 20 | — | — | 48 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | W 4 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 1059 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 35 | 47 | 29 | 1120 | 929 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 1039 | 46 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 56 | 289 | 103 | 204 | 300 | 203 | 203 | 309 | 28 | 28 | 203 | 39 |
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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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