Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.7° 

Venus Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Venus Bay surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag on the cards for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks. Not all of it’s gonna be easy pickings, but there are a couple of windows that’ll make it all worth it.

We start off with a pulse of solid, long-period groundswell from the southwest. The combined energy is moderate (1136), and the water’s sitting at a pretty standard 59°F, right about average for this time of year. Saturday the 22nd starts with a 5ft southwest swell, but it’s a bit of a letdown with a light cross-shore breeze. The tide’s probably doing its own thing and the surf feels a bit marginal.

Sunday the 23rd looks cleaner. Swell drops slightly to 4ft from the southwest, but now we’ve got a nice, clean cross-offshore breeze. The longer period of 17 seconds means those waves have some real push and shape, typical for a point break like this. It’s just a notch above the previous day.

After that, Monday the 24th sees the energy drop right off (312 combined energy) as we get into a smaller, weaker swell. The rest of the week is a bit of a lull.

Then we hit Tuesday the 25th, and while the swell jumps up to 7ft, the wind swings to a fresh cross-onshore, turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. Not your day for a paddle.

We get a clean-up through Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th with lighter winds and cleaner conditions, but the swell is inconsistent and rarely over 4ft in the mornings. The highlight of the first week is definitely Friday the 28th. The morning sees a 5ft southwest swell with a light offshore breeze. This is where it starts to come together—clean lines, good energy (1347 combined), and the reef at Venus Bay will be working. It’s described as excellent for experienced surfers, and there might be a few others in the water (crowds are possible), but it’s the best bet for a proper surf.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th fade off a bit, but Sunday morning the 30th shows promise with a 4ft swell and a gentle offshore breeze—smooth and inviting.

Now, the real standout. The run from Monday the 31st of August through to Tuesday the 1st of September is solid. On Monday morning, we get a 5ft southwest swell with a 19-second period and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (2668). That’s some serious, powerful groundswell hitting the reef. Keep in mind, a period that long at a beach break might be tricky, but here at Venus Bay, a reef setup, it could be a dream.

But the absolute gem is Saturday the 5th of September. A solid 8ft southwest swell in the morning with a moderate offshore wind, jumping to a glassy 8ft right through the afternoon. The combined energy is huge (3532 in the morning, 3710 in the afternoon). This is proper, solid, powerful swell. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, which is as good as it gets. This is a full-on standout, but at this size, it’s not one for the beginners—this is an expert-only wave.

After that, Sunday the 6th of September drops off, with a strong cross-shore wind and only marginal conditions. So, for the second week, the focus is squarely on the 5th.

In short, you’ve got decent, clean surf on the 23rd, but the best windows are the morning of the 28th, and the spell from the 31st into the 1st of September. However, the big daddy is Saturday the 5th of September. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it has the makings of a day you’ll remember.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.5
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
21
1.7
SW
19
1.8
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1028
767
686
1050
813
435
297
238
1352
1880
1261
621
380
224
255
538
2082
1858
1017
886
528
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
E
20
NNE
20
N
5
NNE
20
NNE
10
W
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
10
N
10
WSW
15
NE
30
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
12:54PM0.69m
11:42AM0.80m
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
Low Tide
8:43PM0.27m
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
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6:06
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 mm
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12
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Temp °C
16
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14
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Feels °C
14
12
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15
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13
9
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14
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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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