
Surf Forecasts:
Rye Ocean Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,054 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rye Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2834 | 2271 | 1362 | 743 | 606 | 441 | 399 | 338 | 710 | 796 | 423 | 4509 | 5737 | 3586 | 1803 | 1395 | 911 | 593 | 812 | 1197 | 1247 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.33m | 8:53AM1.27m | 7:44PM1.27m | 9:54AM1.27m | 8:36PM1.20m | 10:56AM1.29m | 9:38PM1.16m | 11:52AM1.32m | 10:44PM1.14m | 12:39PM1.36m | 11:48PM1.16m | 1:20PM1.40m | 00:46AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.85m | 1:55AM0.37m | 2:13PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.38m | 3:19PM0.92m | 3:37AM0.38m | 4:37PM0.89m | 4:34AM0.36m | 5:50PM0.83m | 5:32AM0.33m | 6:45PM0.74m | 6:25AM0.30m | 7:28PM0.65m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | 1897 | 1213 | 743 | 606 | 441 | 399 | 338 | 710 | 796 | 423 | 39 | 5737 | 3586 | 1803 | 1395 | 911 | 593 | 812 | 1197 | 1247 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | N 6 | — | SW 16 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
— | — | 12 | 11 | 26 | 42 | 77 | 102 | 1 | — | 248 | — | 126 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 162 | 244 | 365 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 24 | S 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 9 | 74 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2834 | 2271 | 1362 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 39 | 64 | 250 | 4509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 24 | 36 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 42 | 277 | 40 | 510 | 281 | 281 | 52 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










