Rye Ocean Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 29th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
!
4
1
1
2
1
1
3
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
!
!
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1742
1736
1572
947
801
799
736
716
586
444
386
363
422
822
1094
1391
1593
1897
1328
1235
638
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
SE
10
NE
30
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
45
N
35
NNE
35
N
20
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
NW
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:43PM1.27m
10:54AM1.32m
10:39PM1.29m
11:56AM1.40m
11:28PM1.32m
12:45PM1.49m
00:12AM1.35m
1:27PM1.55m
00:52AM1.37m
2:05PM1.59m
1:29AM1.38m
2:41PM1.61m
2:04AM1.36m
Low Tide
3:39PM0.67m
4:16AM0.48m
4:55PM0.70m
5:13AM0.40m
5:56PM0.70m
6:02AM0.33m
6:45PM0.69m
6:43AM0.27m
7:28PM0.67m
7:21AM0.23m
8:06PM0.66m
7:57AM0.21m
8:43PM0.65m
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
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cloud
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clear
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:36
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
23
5
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
17
19
21
23
22
23
25
24
21
23
22
15
17
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
17
18
17
19
19
13
16
16
9
12
7
7
7
7
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
1742
1736
1572
947
801
799
736
716
586
444
386
363
422
822
1094
1391
1593
1897
1328
1017
638
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
E
4
0.1
NW
5
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
79
107
40
21
49
42
40
18
1
1
1
8
9
10
10
10
10
4
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
1
1
18
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
N
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
N
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
1.4
NW
5
1.3
NW
5
1.3
WNW
5
1
WNW
4
0.7
NW
4
2.3
SW
11
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
7
4
10
3
13
11
11
30
22
24
19
10
84
71
83
40
16
1235
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
15
0
18
18
3
18
18
0
43
45
55
24
25
35
36
52
40
27
24
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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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.

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