
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,055 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 (Sep 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and let’s be honest – the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience if you’re looking for a solid, all-day session at Venus Bay. We’ve got some windows of clean, punchy swell, but they’re brief, and there are big gaps where you’ll be better off waxing your board and waiting. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t hit until Tuesday the 8th, so the start of the period is pretty flat and forgettable.
Monday the 7th is a write-off – small 3ft SW swell with a long 13-14 second period, but the wind is messy and the wave energy is weak (286-540). Not worth your time.
Then Tuesday the 8th morning is where it gets interesting. Swell jumps to 5ft from the SW with a super long 17-second period, and combined energy is strong (1798). The wind is a light offshore breeze, keeping it clean. This is for experienced surfers only – that size and long period groundswell will be bowling and powerful. Beginners, stay out. The afternoon turns to junk with a fresh cross-onshore, so get it early.
Wednesday the 9th sees a bigger pulse – 6-6ft SW swell, period 18-19 seconds, and combined energy is very strong (2951-3955). Wind stays cross-offshore and clean all day. This is powerful, heavy surf, again for experienced crew only. It’s a standout for the period, but it’s not a beginner wave.
Thursday the 10th drops back a touch – 4-5ft SW, 16-second period, moderate energy (1216-1409). Morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Still good for experienced surfers, but not the same punch as Wednesday.
Friday the 11th morning is a real gem – 4ft from the SSW, 15-second period, with proper offshore wind from the NE. Combined energy is moderate (612), but the clean conditions make it a quality session for intermediate to experienced surfers. Afternoon turns cross-onshore and messy.
Then we hit a dry spell. Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th is poor – small swell, bad wind, and energy drops below 500. Not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 15th morning brings a return – 5ft SW, 15-second period, strong energy (1295), and clean with a light offshore. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 16th morning is similar – 5ft SW, 14 seconds, clean and light breeze (1071). Good, but again only for those with some experience.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are back to poor conditions – small, choppy, or onshore. Not worth it.
Saturday the 19th morning is marginal – 4ft SW, 16 seconds, gentle cross-onshore chop (1192). Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, maybe a quick session.
Sunday the 20th is poor again.
Then Monday the 21st morning is a proper standout – 4ft SW, 15 seconds, offshore wind from the ENE, clean, and strong energy (1456). This is a quality session for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops off.
Finally, Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy – 5ft SW, 17 seconds, light SE wind, and glassy conditions (1349). Combined energy is strong. This is one of the best windows of the whole run – clean, long-period groundswell, and you’ll have the place to yourself if you’re early.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Best on offer: Wednesday the 9th morning with that big, clean SW groundswell, and Tuesday the 22nd morning for the glassy, long-period set waves. Both for experienced surfers only.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1305 | 1078 | 1129 | 2031 | 1901 | 1398 | 1109 | 886 | 550 | 568 | 530 | 432 | 348 | 201 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23AM0.56m | 12:01PM0.97m | 1:04AM0.54m | 12:12PM1.05m | 00:33AM0.62m | 12:26PM1.09m | 00:28AM0.75m | 12:39PM1.10m | 00:36AM0.88m | 12:52PM1.09m | 00:50AM1.01m | 1:05PM1.06m | 1:08AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:20AM0.51m | 7:22PM0.16m | 5:28AM0.35m | 7:06PM0.18m | 5:48AM0.21m | 6:58PM0.17m | 6:11AM0.10m | 6:55PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:57PM0.10m | 6:56AM-0.01m | 7:04PM0.04m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 9 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
398 | 205 | 218 | 901 | 1305 | 1078 | 1129 | 2031 | 1901 | 1398 | 1109 | 886 | 550 | 568 | 530 | 432 | 348 | 167 | 510 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | S 4 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | SSE 15 | S 15 | SW 24 | SSE 13 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 10 |
21 | 10 | 208 | 161 | 493 | 363 | — | 760 | 758 | 371 | 291 | 304 | 116 | 22 | 55 | 147 | 41 | 201 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | S 14 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SW 26 | SW 25 | SW 24 | S 12 | SE 4 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 17 |
21 | 71 | 96 | 461 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 80 | 3 | 15 | 58 | 154 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 3 | S 4 | SE 5 | — | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 19 | SE 5 | E 4 | — | ESE 4 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 2 |
15 | 6 | 18 | 25 | — | 5 | 70 | 160 | 1296 | 71 | 16 | — | 28 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 39 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 850 | 289 | 1447 | 1759 | 50 | 71 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 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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