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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 am Saturday 16 May 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
16.3° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
323 | 337 | 1461 | 1174 | 822 | 828 | 734 | 549 | 421 | 309 | 770 | 303 | 459 | 508 | 486 | 676 | 289 | 440 | 959 | 1210 | 884 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:03AM1.40m | 10:24PM1.30m | 12:06PM1.51m | 11:20PM1.34m | 1:01PM1.60m | 00:14AM1.39m | 1:51PM1.67m | 1:07AM1.42m | 2:39PM1.69m | 2:00AM1.44m | 3:25PM1.68m | 2:54AM1.44m | 4:10PM1.64m | 3:50AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.79m | 5:05AM0.29m | 6:03PM0.78m | 6:01AM0.20m | 7:00PM0.75m | 6:54AM0.13m | 7:51PM0.71m | 7:45AM0.10m | 8:39PM0.67m | 8:35AM0.10m | 9:27PM0.63m | 9:25AM0.15m | 10:14PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
13 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 323 | 337 | 1461 | 1174 | 822 | 828 | 734 | 549 | 421 | 309 | 114 | 303 | 459 | 314 | 263 | 676 | 289 | 131 | 959 | 1210 | 884 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SW 20 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SE 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 50 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 97 | 3 | 199 | 290 | 4 | 486 | 5 | 169 | 440 | 4 | 62 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | S 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SE 9 | S 18 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 5 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 4 | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 11 | SW 6 | S 6 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 770 | 188 | 52 | 508 | 27 | 38 | 63 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 274 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
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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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