
Surf Forecasts:
Venus Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 6,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Venus Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venus Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Venus Bay.
Right now, the surf is pretty much a write-off for a solid stretch. We’ve got a big, strong south-west swell coming in, but the wind is absolutely howling from the west and south-west, smashing it onshore. From Sunday morning (9th August) through to Wednesday afternoon (12th August), the conditions are just plain ugly – strong onshore winds and poor surf. The combined wave energy is massive, hitting 749 on Sunday morning and climbing to over 4000 by Wednesday, but it’s all just messy, blown-out lines. Nobody’s going to be having fun out there.
Things start to look a little less desperate on Thursday morning (13th August). The swell drops back to around 6ft to 6ft from the south-west, and the wind eases right off. It’s still a bit cross-onshore, and the ride is marginal, but it’s the first sign of life. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning (14th August) is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind drops to absolutely nothing – glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 5ft from the south-west, with a long, juicy 16-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1727, giving you proper power. The afternoon holds that same glassy feel with a 6ft south-west swell. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s a reef break, so heads up. It’s consistent and can get a crowd sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
Saturday (15th August) is another really good day. The wind goes light cross-offshore from the east and south-east, keeping the waves clean. The swell holds steady around 5ft to 5ft from the south-west, with a 16-second period. The energy is still strong at 1809 and 1480. This is the next best window after Friday. The water temp is still about normal for the time of year.
By Sunday (16th August) the swell is dropping back to 4ft, and the wind picks up onshore again in the afternoon, so the window is mostly the morning. The following week, from Monday (17th August) onward, the surf is on the smaller side, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is all over the place. There are a few clean moments, like Monday afternoon with a gentle offshore breeze and a 3ft south-west swell, and Thursday morning (20th August) with a bit of cross-off wind and a 3ft swell, but it’s not the kind of size that gets you buzzing. The energy is weak, mostly under 1000.
So, to wrap it up: sit tight through the first few days of howling wind. Friday (14th August) is your best bet – glassy, strong, long-period south-west swell, and the reef break will handle it beautifully. Saturday (15th August) is a very close second. After that, it fades out into small, inconsistent conditions for the rest of the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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520 | 619 | 2487 | 6751 | 3314 | 2067 | 1281 | 543 | 3380 | 4539 | 3431 | 3052 | 1929 | 1716 | 1437 | 1297 | 1347 | 1502 | 1467 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 11:48AM0.98m | 1:36AM0.43m | 12:17PM1.10m | 00:56AM0.46m | 12:42PM1.16m | 00:48AM0.54m | 1:03PM1.18m | 00:54AM0.65m | 1:21PM1.17m | 1:08AM0.77m | 1:36PM1.13m | 1:28AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:55PM0.17m | 4:39AM0.38m | 7:49PM0.18m | 5:29AM0.25m | 7:47PM0.20m | 6:03AM0.14m | 7:46PM0.21m | 6:33AM0.06m | 7:46PM0.20m | 7:01AM0.02m | 7:49PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | — | — | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 18 | — | S 17 | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
520 | 619 | — | — | 487 | 2067 | 1281 | 543 | 98 | — | 586 | 596 | 1929 | 1716 | 1437 | 1297 | 1347 | 1502 | 1467 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 |
167 | — | — | — | — | 572 | 406 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 516 | 589 | 286 | 371 | 380 | 338 | 620 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 6 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 130 | 2487 | 6751 | 3314 | 1225 | 25 | 67 | 3380 | 4539 | 3431 | 3052 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 207 | 300 | 909 | 1024 | 1034 | 309 | 1025 | 1024 | 891 | 1026 | 1447 | 1034 | 202 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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