Rye Ocean Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 08 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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
1
4
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.6
SW
1
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2
SSW
1.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)14141313121212121111117101112121219181719
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1572102967364336126327235521757425023464097212781138794102691110741899
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
30
E
15
N
30
SSW
10
SW
5
NNW
15
SE
20
NE
25
WSW
45
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
ENE
20
SSE
5
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
offonononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
1.48
4:23AM
1.45
5:10PM
1.47
4:50AM
1.43
5:44PM
1.43
5:16AM
1.38
6:19PM
1.38
5:41AM
1.33
6:55PM
1.32
6:08AM
1.26
7:35PM
1.25
6:40AM
1.19
8:22PM
1.18
7:23AM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:30PM
0.41
10:45AM
0.13
11:02PM
0.47
11:16AM
0.14
11:33PM
0.54
11:45AM
0.17
12:03AM
0.60
12:16PM
0.21
12:35AM
0.65
12:49PM
0.25
1:12AM
0.70
1:28PM
0.30
1:58AM
0.74
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16
Sunset7:52--7:50--7:49--7:46--7:45--7:44--7:42--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201919221817212123201615141415151413151515
Feels °C (?)141317221518201718177867991012111114
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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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