Rye On the Rocks Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.98° N 70.76° W

Rye On the Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rye On the Rocks sea temperature is
16.5°C
0.2° 

Rye On the Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rye On the Rocks surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rye On the Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Rye On the Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rye On the Rocks in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rye On the Rocks over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.5
E
8
0.5
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7
0.5
E
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
1
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
11
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
1.2
ENE
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
27
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28
15
49
35
24
15
12
30
14
16
11
29
69
132
126
268
296
257
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SE
5
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
N
10
NE
20
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
20
NNE
20
NE
10
E
25
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
4:10PM3.07m
4:51AM2.70m
5:02PM2.94m
5:49AM2.60m
6:00PM2.86m
6:50AM2.57m
7:00PM2.85m
7:48AM2.61m
7:57PM2.89m
8:38AM2.71m
8:48PM2.97m
9:23AM2.85m
9:35PM3.08m
Low Tide
9:55AM0.99m
10:39PM0.81m
10:46AM1.13m
11:35PM0.92m
11:43AM1.22m
00:35AM0.98m
12:44PM1.24m
1:33AM0.97m
1:43PM1.19m
2:25AM0.91m
2:36PM1.08m
3:11AM0.82m
3:24PM0.93m
3:53AM0.71m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
22
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19
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5
8
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Information about the Rye On the Rocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rye On the Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rye On the Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rye On the Rocks 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 On the Rocks) 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 On the Rocks 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.

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