Rye Ocean Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 04 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rye Ocean Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)13131212121111111012121215151414131312128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)488431335314309237254326271479455440115511249026816234793612731018
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
5
SSE
5
SSW
20
SSE
5
ENE
10
N
25
SSE
10
NW
20
SW
20
SSE
10
E
10
ENE
20
SSE
15
N
25
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
1.22
2:05AM
1.48
1:20PM
1.25
2:53AM
1.52
2:26PM
1.29
3:37AM
1.55
3:25PM
1.32
4:16AM
1.55
4:19PM
1.34
4:53AM
1.53
5:08PM
1.33
5:28AM
1.49
5:56PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:59PM
0.09
8:07AM
0.65
8:00PM
0.07
8:59AM
0.53
8:54PM
0.07
9:45AM
0.43
9:43PM
0.11
10:28AM
0.34
10:28PM
0.18
11:09AM
0.29
11:09PM
0.28
11:48AM
0.26
11:49PM
0.39
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:47--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:46--8:46--8:46-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C151515151616171818263527252016171821201815
Feels °C (?)11111012121217151524322622161315151921139
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The above surf forecast table for Rye Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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