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Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Mornington Peninsula (24 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Rye Ocean Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rye Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rye Ocean Beach sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rye Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | |
1437 | 1878 | 1742 | 1616 | 1572 | 947 | 872 | 787 | 736 | 799 | 656 | 495 | 451 | 398 | 651 | 732 | 1225 | 761 | 711 | 497 | 1888 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.28m | 9:36AM1.25m | 9:43PM1.27m | 10:54AM1.32m | 10:39PM1.29m | 11:56AM1.40m | 11:28PM1.32m | 12:45PM1.49m | 00:12AM1.35m | 1:27PM1.55m | 00:52AM1.37m | 2:05PM1.59m | 1:29AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:09AM0.55m | 3:39PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.48m | 4:55PM0.70m | 5:13AM0.40m | 5:56PM0.70m | 6:02AM0.33m | 6:45PM0.69m | 6:43AM0.27m | 7:28PM0.67m | 7:21AM0.23m | 8:06PM0.66m | 7:57AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:29 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 27 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 1437 | 1878 | 1742 | 1616 | 1572 | 947 | 872 | 787 | 736 | 799 | 656 | 495 | 451 | 398 | 651 | 732 | 1225 | 761 | 711 | 324 | 1659 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 319 | 166 | 79 | 93 | 37 | — | — | 45 | 41 | 40 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | SW 4 | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 29 | 43 | 6 | — | 17 | — | 39 | 61 | 497 | 1888 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 61 | 70 | 24 | 24 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 25 |
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Information about the Rye Ocean Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rye Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rye Ocean Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rye Ocean Beach 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 (Rye Ocean Beach) 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 Rye Ocean Beach 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.
Rye Ocean Beach is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Mornington Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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