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Venice Beach Surf Forecast

Florida - West Coast

Venice Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
3.3s
Wind
2mph
ENE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 3sNW

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s NW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
2s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ENE|Calm

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Venice Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Venice Beach?
The current wave height at Venice Beach is Flat with a 3.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 2mph. 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.