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Rye Ocean Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
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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
16.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Rye Ocean Beach surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 10,730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Fri night, near gales from the N by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Mon night, moderate winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 5 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | |
142 | 80 | 73 | 549 | 947 | 1903 | 2632 | 1107 | 699 | 338 | 169 | 157 | 355 | 281 | 186 | 166 | 196 | 3429 | 5613 | 1433 | 769 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:25AM1.42m | 10:26PM1.32m | 12:15PM1.48m | 11:15PM1.32m | 12:58PM1.53m | 00:01AM1.32m | 1:37PM1.57m | 00:45AM1.31m | 2:15PM1.59m | 1:28AM1.30m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:09AM1.28m | 3:25PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.39m | 5:11PM0.86m | 5:14AM0.35m | 6:08PM0.84m | 5:58AM0.31m | 6:56PM0.81m | 6:40AM0.27m | 7:40PM0.77m | 7:19AM0.25m | 8:20PM0.72m | 7:58AM0.24m | 8:57PM0.69m | 8:35AM0.25m | ||||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
— | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 |
8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | -1 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 |
142 | 80 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2011 | 1107 | 699 | 338 | 169 | 137 | 355 | 281 | 179 | 166 | 156 | — | — | 116 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SW 18 | — | — | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 4 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 20 |
4 | 18 | 73 | 4 | 12 | — | — | 4 | 15 | 108 | 163 | 157 | 1 | 40 | 41 | 15 | 50 | — | — | 33 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | W 13 | E 11 | S 18 | — | — | — | — |
10 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 4 | NW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
4 | 14 | 15 | 549 | 947 | 1903 | 2632 | 4 | 57 | 174 | 129 | 81 | 5 | 53 | 186 | 161 | 196 | 3429 | 5613 | 1433 | 769 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 36 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 35 | 27 | 115 | 128 | 60 | 27 | 71 | 483 | 395 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 293 | 395 | 501 |
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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.












