
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, lookin’ at the next 16 days, we’ve got a tricky stretch ahead. The first week is a proper battle with the wind, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll make it worth hangin’ in there. Second week starts to clean up real nice, especially for you early birds. Let’s break it down.
Venus Bay (reef) is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a consistent set-up, but the wind’s gonna be our biggest enemy for a while. The water’s sittin’ at 60°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ unusual there.
We start off Tuesday, July 21st, with a 3ft SW swell, period around 13 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but with a NNW wind at 12 mph and a cross-shore chop, it’s a write-off. Tuesday afternoon is no better – cross-on wind, messy. Wednesday the 22nd is the same story: 3ft SW swell, but onshore winds just kill it. Thursday the 23rd is a tease – swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, with a solid 14-second period and wave energy crankin’ (1841), but a strong S wind at 16 mph makes it a choppy, blown-out mess. Thursday afternoon is worse with 6ft and cross-on wind. Not for the faint-hearted.
Now, Friday the 24th morning is where we get our first little glimmer. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, still a long 16-second period, but the wind goes light out of the SSE at just 3 mph. It’s cross-shore with only small ripples – that’s about as clean as it gets in this stretch. The wave energy is still strong (1174), so there’s push. It’s a marginal call, but the morning could offer some workable, lined-up waves for the patient surfer. Friday afternoon gets cross-on again, so that’s your window.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are mostly poor with onshore wind, though Sunday morning has a brief moment with a light NE breeze (cross-off) and a clean face on 3ft SSW swell – but it’s small. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a write-off: strong winds, lumpy, messy. Swell gets up to 6ft and 6ft with WSW direction, but the wind is cross-on and howling. Wave energy is massive (2524 on Tuesday morning), but it’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddler’s dream.
Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are still cross or cross-on, but Thursday the 30th morning is the real standout. At 4ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. That’s a rare treat in this forecast. The wave energy is moderate (661), but with zero wind, that reef at Venus Bay could be butter-smooth. This is the best on offer in the first week. The tide might be a factor, but if you get it right, it’ll be magic.
After that, we hit a dry patch. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are small and onshore, though Saturday the 1st morning has another glassy moment with 3ft SW swell and a 17-second period – very long period. That’s best for the reef, as it’ll hold the shape, but it’s tiny. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are poor and tiny. Tuesday the 4th of August morning is a ripper: 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the E at 12 mph. Wave energy is strong (647). That’s a proper session – clean, offshore, and some push. Wednesday the 5th morning is even better: 3ft, 20-second period, offshore again, and the wave energy is solid (961). Wednesday afternoon gets a 3ft, 19-second swell with a 4/10 rating – excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your second-week standout.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a grind, but Thursday the 30th morning is the pick – glassy waves on a solid SW groundswell. Second week, Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th mornings are the real deal – clean, offshore, and long-period swell. A couple of gems in a dusty outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
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330 | 315 | 207 | 156 | 234 | 844 | 746 | 1350 | 1055 | 952 | 695 | 521 | 290 | 326 | 244 | 231 | 169 | 90 | 673 | 784 | 732 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:21PM0.82m | 4:33AM0.78m | 3:31PM0.73m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31AM0.35m | 9:54PM0.17m | 10:08AM0.46m | 10:20PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.58m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:15PM0.34m | 7:30PM0.37m | 7:02PM0.30m | 4:46AM0.28m | 7:08PM0.25m | ||||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
330 | 315 | 207 | 131 | 234 | 118 | 746 | 1350 | 1055 | 952 | 695 | 521 | 290 | 326 | 244 | 231 | 169 | 90 | 71 | 784 | 732 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 20 | WSW 16 |
92 | 90 | 53 | — | — | 343 | 416 | 490 | 213 | 222 | 221 | 140 | 110 | 81 | 65 | 95 | 21 | 36 | — | 15 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 15 | S 16 | — | WSW 19 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 25 | — | 42 | 19 | — | 36 | 153 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 15 | S 15 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 13 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 156 | 66 | 844 | 679 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 72 | 673 | — | 604 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 202 | 309 | 1025 | 1016 | 1016 | 1016 | 289 | 289 | 50 | 203 | 202 | 202 | 1034 | 46 | 0 | 309 | 0 | 446 | 843 | 1024 |
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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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