Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Issued: 8 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Venus Bay sea temperature is
15.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 3PM (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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Alright, grab a coffee, sit down, and let’s have a proper look at what Venus Bay has got cookin’ for us.

First thing’s first, this spot is a reef setup that likes its swell from the southwest. The water temperature is about 60°, so pretty close to what you’d expect this time of year.

Right off the bat, Sunday morning is where we kick things off. We’ve got a solid 5ft SW swell with a period of 17 seconds rolling in. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 1812. Offshore wind from the ENE at 12 mph is keeping things clean and lined up. That’s proper groundswell, so the waves will have plenty of push and shape, but keep in mind, a period that long (15+ seconds) can sometimes make a reef break like this stand up a bit too quick for some. Still, clean and powerful – that’s a real nice combo for experienced surfers. Sunday afternoon follows up with 5ft and a bit lighter wind, still offshore. Good stuff.

Monday morning drops to 3ft but the period hangs around 15 seconds. That southerly energy is still in the water. Wind stays light offshore, so it’s small but clean and workable.

Now, Tuesday brings a bit of a bounce back to the size, 3ft to 4ft, and the period stays long. Wind holds offshore, things are tidy. Not the biggest swells but the quality is there.

Wednesday is a standout for sure. Morning bumps up to 5ft with an 18-second period – 1677 combined energy, that’s a solid pulse of power. NNE wind keeping it offshore and clean. Afternoon holds at 5ft with the same long period and a light breeze. This is one of the best runs of the entire forecast for Venus Bay. Consistent, clean, and proper swell.

Thursday morning it’s a bit smaller, 3ft, but the wind goes a little cross-offshore with a moderate breeze. Still surfable, but the shine starts to fade. By the afternoon, it’s dropping off and getting cross-shore and choppy.

Friday is pretty marginal. 4ft in the morning, clean enough, but the wind is stronger and coming from the north. Not terrible, but not the quality you’d get earlier in the week.

Then we hit a real lull. From Saturday the 11th all the way through to the 18th, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. On the 11th, the wind is absolutely howling from the north at 22 mph then turning to a near gale from the WSW. The swell gets messy, onshore winds ruin things, and you get that 8ft day on the 12th with rain and wind – that’s a complete write-off. Even up to the 18th, it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth paddling out. Kite surfers might find something interesting in those strong winds and lumpy 7ft swells, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Finally, Sunday the 19th – worth the wait. We get a solid 6ft SW swell again, and the wind goes offshore from the NE at 6 mph in the morning, then by the afternoon it’s glassy, absolutely dead calm. The water is clean as a mirror. That afternoon session looks like the absolute pick of the whole run. The 19th is a full week and a half out, so it’s promising, but treat it as a little less certain. Still, if it holds, you’ll be looking at some of the best waves of the outlook.

Monday the 20th still has some decent size, but the wind goes cross-on in the afternoon and the energy gets a bit messy. The morning could offer a few clean ones, though.

So the standouts? Wednesday the 8th and Sunday the 19th. Wednesday is cleaner and consistent, Sunday has that glassy afternoon that’s pure magic. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1.7
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1336
1039
636
355
245
381
489
560
966
1453
1172
803
418
379
813
603
558
336
257
171
203
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
E
10
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NW
20
N
35
N
50
WSW
45
WSW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
3:25PM1.05m
3:36AM0.70m
3:58PM0.92m
4:27AM0.70m
4:29PM0.77m
5:40AM0.70m
4:51PM0.61m
7:54AM0.75m
10:02AM0.87m
11:46PM0.38m
11:07AM1.01m
00:14AM0.38m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.24m
9:21AM0.23m
10:33PM0.28m
10:12AM0.35m
11:04PM0.32m
11:40AM0.48m
11:34PM0.36m
00:10AM0.38m
7:04PM0.32m
7:23PM0.23m
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clear
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mod rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
 mm
6
5
Temp °C
14
16
12
12
14
11
14
16
15
13
15
15
15
14
14
14
16
15
16
14
13
Feels °C
9
12
6
8
10
6
10
12
12
10
13
12
11
10
11
10
13
12
6
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
1336
1039
636
355
245
381
489
560
966
1453
1172
803
418
248
813
603
558
336
257
171
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
17
0.8
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.6
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
S
18
0.9
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.3
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
476
377
231
158
64
85
249
188
297
224
443
248
63
379
269
181
126
68
58
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
55
154
101
109
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.7
NNW
4
1.1
NW
4
1.7
W
6
Energy kJ
5
8
3
3
1
3
3
3
13
46
203
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
28
28
28
203
28
446
777
446
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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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