Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s 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★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| 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
G’day, it’s Rusty. I’ve been staring at the charts for Venus Bay and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn for the next week or so. We’ve got a consistent reef break on our hands, exposed to the SW, but the wind and swell aren’t lining up for a clean, easy ride until we get deeper into the period. The water is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance of a decent paddle happens on Monday, the 26th of August, during the morning. We’re looking at a clean 4ft of SW swell, coming in with a moderate 13-second period (combined energy of 411). The NNE wind is cross-off, keeping things tidy. It’s not a big day, but it’s a start. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-on wind, so morning is the call.
Tuesday the 27th is tricky. The morning has a light 3ft SW swell with a longer 14-second period (combined energy of 510) and a clean cross-off N wind at 19 mph, but it’s a bit marginal. The afternoon, however, is where it gets interesting. That same clean cross-off wind sticks around, and the swell bumps up to 3ft with a very long 19-second period (combined energy of 1198). That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap in nicely. The period is so long, be aware it might break a bit straight on the beach, but for a reef setup like Venus Bay, it’s a beauty. This is the first standout.
Friday the 30th of August morning is another clean one – 2ft of SSW swell with a very long 19-second period (combined energy of 466) and a gentle offshore E wind. It’s small, but glassy. If you’re on a log, it’ll be fun.
Now, the real highlight. Monday the 31st of August is the pick of the whole outlook. The morning session is firing: 5ft of SW swell with a solid 18-second period (combined energy of 1723), and a light offshore NE wind at 6 mph. That’s clean, strong, and lined up. The reef will be handling that energy beautifully. Keep in mind, 5ft is a solid step up, so it might be a bit much for the beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be epic. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so get it early.
The rest of the first week into early September has some clean moments, like the morning of the 1st of September with 4ft and a 15-second period (combined energy of 828) and a cross-off N wind, but it’s just not as clean or consistent as that Monday. The wind swings onshore and the quality drops off again until we hit the 5th of September.
Saturday the 5th of September morning brings another chance: 4ft of SW swell with a 16-second period (combined energy of 1021) and a clean cross-off NNE breeze. It’s a good option, but the real standout is still that Monday the 31st.
After that, the wind gets ugly again. The 6th, 7th, and 8th of September are all plagued by strong cross-on and onshore winds, and the swell gets big—7ft to 7ft with very high energy readings (combined energy up to 3534). That’s expert territory and the wind makes it a messy, lumpy mess. Not worth the fight. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during those days.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday the 31st of August, morning session. The second best is Tuesday the 27th of August, afternoon. The rest is a waiting game with some clean but small windows. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
507 | 266 | 1672 | 899 | 557 | 386 | 231 | 106 | 285 | 526 | 1453 | 1029 | 803 | 410 | 289 | 173 | 116 | 253 | 630 | 1727 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:27PM1.20m | 1:27AM1.03m | 1:46PM1.14m | 1:49AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:04AM-0.07m | 7:36PM0.04m | 7:31AM-0.07m | 7:50PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
1 | — | 1054 | 899 | 557 | 386 | 231 | 75 | 285 | 293 | 1453 | 1029 | 803 | 410 | 289 | 173 | 104 | 253 | 630 | 1727 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 4 | SE 4 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 |
— | — | 250 | 195 | 90 | 13 | 65 | 106 | 156 | 526 | 408 | 297 | 263 | 113 | 2 | 3 | 116 | 92 | 68 | 325 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | S 19 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 47 | 21 | 69 | 292 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 21 | 33 | 125 | 180 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 16 | S 5 | — | — | — | NE 2 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 3 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | NE 3 | ESE 2 | — | — |
507 | 266 | 1672 | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 439 | 830 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 207 | 28 | 87 | 203 | 28 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
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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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