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Lat Long: 38.39° S 144.78° E

Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rye Ocean Beach sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.4° 

Rye Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rye Ocean Beach surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,982 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SW swell.

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 (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 29th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:38PM1.06m
10:07AM1.12m
10:59PM1.13m
11:03AM1.13m
00:08AM1.25m
11:55AM1.18m
1:06AM1.38m
12:41PM1.23m
1:55AM1.49m
1:24PM1.29m
2:40AM1.57m
2:06PM1.34m
3:24AM1.61m
Low Tide
3:44AM0.60m
4:30PM0.54m
5:04AM0.63m
5:29PM0.44m
6:14AM0.62m
6:21PM0.33m
7:12AM0.60m
7:08PM0.22m
8:00AM0.59m
7:53PM0.12m
8:43AM0.57m
8:37PM0.05m
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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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