Venus Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.24° S 134.66° E

Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 15 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Venus Bay (Venus Bay) – a reef setup that’s exposed to the south-west.

The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s not all clean. The standout is Wednesday afternoon, July 15. The swell is 4ft from the SW, with a long, juicy 15-second period and offshore winds that are glass. The energy is pumping at 860, and it’s going to be clean. This is the pick of the early window.

Thursday afternoon, July 16, is also a serious contender. The swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the SW, but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds, pushing the energy right up to 1117. Winds go glassy again, and it’s got that “excellent” feel for experienced surfers. The longer period means the waves will have more shape and power, but at a reef, that’s a good thing. Keep an eye on the tide.

Friday morning, July 17, is still very good: 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and clean offshores. Energy is 973. It’s a great follow-up session.

The weekend (July 18-19) drops off fast. Saturday morning has only 2ft and the energy falls to 242. The winds are still cross-off, but it’s small and ordinary. Sunday gets even worse. We’re looking at a gap of a few days of small, messy surf.

Monday morning, July 20, brings a small rebound: 3ft, 15-second period, energy at 562, and clean wind. It’s worth a paddle, but not a standout.

Tuesday morning, July 21, is similar: 4ft, 14-second period, energy 513, and clean. But the wind gets cross-off and then turns onshore in the afternoon, so go early.

The next true standout is Saturday morning, July 25. This is a big one. Swell hits 5ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy rockets to 1751. Winds are offshore from the east, light, and clean. This is for experienced surfers only – over 5ft at a reef with that kind of period means it’ll be powerful and hollow. The crowd factor could be “sometimes” busy, so plan for company.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag: Sunday, July 26, is blown out. Monday, July 27, has a big 5ft SSW swell with 16 seconds and energy at 2573, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session.

Tuesday morning, July 28, has a small 3ft, 13-second period, clean offshore wind, and energy at 554. It’s a good, easy morning wave.

Wednesday, July 29, drops off to 2ft, and Thursday, July 30, is small and messy.

The best surf on offer is clearly Wednesday afternoon, July 15, and Saturday morning, July 25. The 25th is the bigger, more powerful session, but it’s for experts. The 15th is the sweet spot for a clean, fun wave.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
767
676
614
929
773
719
468
297
179
171
134
96
437
498
438
350
187
416
431
291
175
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
15
N
5
NW
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
15
NW
15
NNE
20
N
20
W
15
S
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
4:33AM0.78m
Low Tide
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
9:54PM0.17m
10:08AM0.46m
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7:31
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7:31
7:30
7:30
7:28
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5:40
5:42
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
17
13
12
15
11
11
14
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13
12
13
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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