Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.5° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,163 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The pick of the whole period is going to be the first day, Wednesday 15th July. That morning, we’re looking at a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The wave energy is pumping (1425), and it’s going to be powerful. This is one for the experienced crew – the size and length of period will have those lines wrapping nicely, but it’s not a beginner’s wave. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that long-period energy well. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

Wednesday afternoon goes glassy, dropping a touch to 4ft but still with that juicy 15-second period. Clean, calm, and very good.

Thursday 16th July morning is a step down in size to 4ft, with a cross-off wind, but still clean. The real standout on Thursday is the afternoon: glassy conditions, 4ft SW groundswell, and the period jumps to 17 seconds. The energy is strong (1117), and it’s going to be beautiful. This is another top session for the experienced surfer, but the wave height is manageable enough for a confident intermediate.

Friday 17th is a bit smaller at 4ft, with a 16-second period. Morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, and the afternoon gets a light cross-shore. It’s good, but not the standout.

Saturday 18th drops off to 3ft in the morning, and the energy is weak (277). The afternoon is only 2ft. That’s a real drop in quality.

Sunday 19th is poor. The morning has a messy 1ft with a strong cross-off, and the afternoon is a cross-shore chop with 3ft. Not worth a paddle.

Monday 20th morning sees a bump back to 4ft, but with a moderate cross-off. It’s a marginal call. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy.

Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd are pretty poor. The wind is up, and the swell is small and messy. A few days of flat or weak stuff.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again. Thursday 23rd July – the swell comes back with a vengeance. Morning hits 6ft, afternoon 6ft, both from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is strong to very strong (1913 and 2424). However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bit chopped up. This is big, powerful, and only for experts. It’s a bit of a shame the wind isn’t offshore, because the wave size is there.

But the real hidden gem in the second week lands on Friday 24th July. The morning is absolutely firing: 5ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NE. Clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1566). That’s the best of the late run, by far.

After that, the surf slowly fades. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th are smaller, with lighter winds, but the quality drops. Monday 27th through Wednesday 29th sees a return to clean, small surf – 2ft to 3ft – with offshore breezes in the mornings. It’s surfable, but nothing to get too excited about.

The final highlight is Wednesday 29th July morning: 3ft, 16-second period, clean offshore wind. Good little session before the wind shifts.

So, to sum it up – the best of the best is the Wednesday 15th July morning for a big, clean, powerful session, and then Friday 24th July morning for a near-repeat performance. The Thursday 16th afternoon is also a beauty. The middle of the run is lean, and the end of the first week is a write-off. Crowds are possible at Venus Bay, but with these conditions, you’ll want to get out early for the clean ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
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16
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
1
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14
0.8
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13
0.7
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13
0.6
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13
0.4
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19
0.8
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18
1.1
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16
1.1
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1.1
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14
1.1
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14
1.1
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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1235
979
767
676
614
929
773
644
546
404
215
171
104
133
437
567
505
466
471
380
305
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
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0
SSE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
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NW
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High Tide
00:44AM0.48m
1:30PM1.20m
1:01AM0.56m
1:52PM1.16m
1:25AM0.66m
2:11PM1.10m
1:55AM0.74m
2:29PM1.04m
2:29AM0.80m
2:47PM0.98m
3:06AM0.82m
3:05PM0.91m
3:47AM0.81m
3:21PM0.82m
Low Tide
6:08AM0.08m
8:25PM0.29m
6:44AM0.05m
8:28PM0.29m
7:18AM0.05m
8:35PM0.26m
7:51AM0.09m
8:48PM0.22m
8:24AM0.16m
9:07PM0.18m
8:57AM0.25m
9:30PM0.16m
9:31AM0.35m
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5:40
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Feels °C
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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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