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Venice Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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Venice Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.5s
Wind
3mph
NNE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 4sSSE
Wind Swell
1.2ft @ 3sESE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with light E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|6-9mph ENE
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s S|5-10mph ENE
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Venice Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Summer

Venice Beach on Florida's west coast is a mellow Gulf of Mexico break that comes alive during tropical storm and hurricane season, when distant systems push rideable swells toward its ENE-facing shoreline. Waves here tend to be small and crumbly, rarely exceeding a few feet, making it a welcoming playground for beginners and longboarders looking to log time in the water. The warm Gulf waters and laid-back atmosphere are part of the charm, and Venice's famous shark tooth hunting adds a quirky local flavor to any surf trip.

SharksRip currentsJellyfishBoat trafficFlat conditions most of year

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Venice Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Venice Beach?
The current wave height at Venice Beach is 0-1ft with a 2.5s swell period. Wind is NNE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Venice Beach surf forecast?
Our Venice Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Venice Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Venice Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft SSE primary swell at 4s, a 1.2ft ESE wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Venice Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Venice Beach is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.