Rye Ocean Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 14 Mar 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
18.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM. 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
4
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4
1
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
3
4
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)181717161514141313131212121212121214131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92110743074234917531079951680721639520478537619511537555975933904780
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
20
SSE
15
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
1.18
7:23AM
1.11
9:19PM
1.13
8:28AM
1.05
10:26PM
1.10
9:55AM
1.02
11:34PM
1.11
11:24AM
1.06
12:32AM
1.15
12:41PM
1.16
1:18AM
1.21
1:43PM
1.28
1:58AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:58AM
0.74
2:17PM
0.35
3:00AM
0.76
3:19PM
0.41
4:18AM
0.74
4:36PM
0.45
5:39AM
0.67
5:55PM
0.45
6:42AM
0.56
7:04PM
0.43
7:31AM
0.43
7:58PM
0.42
8:13AM
0.31
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22
Sunset7:42--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------3112------------
Temp. °C161515181717171717171716161616171616181817
Feels °C (?)131114151414131516131415141314151316161617
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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 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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