Rye Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.39° S 144.78° E

Issued: 9 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rye Ocean Beach sea temperature is
14.6° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,769 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
!
3
3
4
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
15
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
18
2.2
SW
18
2
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5652
2692
2436
4086
5533
4224
2344
1179
810
458
1147
1109
1135
1589
2888
1968
1265
1011
1194
949
763
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
WSW
30
SW
25
S
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ENE
15
N
5
ESE
5
N
5
WNW
5
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
S
25
E
20
E
15
ESE
25
E
15
NNE
5
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:50AM1.24m
2:59PM1.52m
2:37AM1.26m
3:31PM1.51m
3:23AM1.29m
4:01PM1.49m
4:09AM1.31m
4:31PM1.47m
4:58AM1.33m
5:01PM1.45m
5:51AM1.34m
5:34PM1.44m
6:49AM1.35m
6:14PM1.42m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.27m
9:10PM0.60m
8:53AM0.30m
9:44PM0.54m
9:33AM0.36m
10:17PM0.49m
10:11AM0.44m
10:52PM0.43m
10:52AM0.53m
11:30PM0.38m
11:35AM0.63m
00:13AM0.33m
12:23PM0.74m
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
 mm
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
11
10
9
11
12
11
10
12
12
12
12
11
10
12
10
9
12
Feels °C
6
5
5
6
5
3
1
8
10
9
8
10
10
9
9
6
6
8
5
5
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
3
SW
15
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
18
2.2
SW
18
2
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
3968
41
65
4086
5533
4224
2344
1179
810
458
1147
1109
1135
1589
2888
1968
1265
1011
1194
949
763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
18
1.7
S
17
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SW
19
0.9
SW
13
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
1.3
SW
14
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
985
1583
693
395
19
6
57
282
56
50
667
160
134
81
41
82
24
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
4
0.5
S
19
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
204
2
178
5
4
14
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2
SSW
16
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
Energy kJ
5652
2692
2436
1968
31
66
10
11
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
2
1
5
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
40
40
478
478
33
145
15
0
0
0
2
24
15
15
33
15
15
0
15
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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