Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.6° 

Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wye River surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,412 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wye River this week:

The surf forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your suit and listen up. This is Rusty.

We’ve got a serious block of swell coming our way here at Wye River, a river/reef set-up that’s fairly consistent but on the beginner-friendly side. The forecast is a long one, stretching 16 days, and there’s a bit of a slow start before the ocean really wakes up. The water’s sitting at 58°F, pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.

The real story is how it opens. Friday the 24th, we’re looking at a big, raw South West swell—16ft coming in with a 15-second period. That’s a massive amount of energy pushing in (19,222). It’s going to be heavy and powerful, with a moderate westerly breeze keeping it cross-off. This is expert territory only; the size is intimidating and the period is long, meaning it’s going to hit the reef hard. Not one for the groms. It backs off a touch Friday afternoon to 15ft, but still a strong 14-second pulse.

Saturday the 25th drops to 10ft in the morning, but a westerly wind has swung a bit more cross-shore, so it’s a bit choppier. The swell energy is still moderate at (3,087). Saturday afternoon gets a bit more size at 12ft, period drops to 12 seconds, and it cleans up with a cross-off wind. That’s a more surfable window for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 26th is the first real standout. Morning has a clean 8ft SW swell with a gentle offshore NNW wind. It’s not huge, but the quality is there. Then Sunday afternoon is magic: 7ft, glassy conditions, and very good surf potential. The energy drops down to (926), which is a sign it’s not as powerful, but the cleanliness will be top shelf.

Monday the 27th is another gem. A nice 6ft SW groundswell with a gentle 11-second period, and we get proper offshores from the NNW all day. It’s clean, surfable, and not too heavy. Perfect for getting a few long ones at the river mouth.

Things get a bit messy Tuesday the 28th. A fresh 19 mph NW offshore will hold up a 8ft swell, but the wind is strong—definitely a session for the dedicated, not the timid. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings to a strong westerly at 25 mph, and it turns into a power session with choppy conditions.

Wednesday the 29th brings more size, 12ft, but with a long 15-second period and a cross-shore wind. The swell energy jumps back to (6,090). It’s clean but the cross-chop makes it a bit of a wrestle. Not the pick.

The following week starts to settle with cleaner, more manageable surf. Thursday the 30th through Saturday the 1st of August have consistent 5ft to 7ft SW swell with light offshore winds. The standout here is Friday the 31st afternoon—the wind goes glassy from the SE, and you’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period. That is a window of absolute perfection for Wye River. Crowds are possible here, but on a Friday arvo, you might snag some.

Then we hit the best on offer for the whole outlook. Sunday the 4th of August and Monday the 5th are a proper run of form. Particularly Tuesday the 4th afternoon: 10ft SW, 15-second period, and a gentle NW offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at (4,145), and it’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. Given the consistent offshores and the quality of the swell direction matching the optimum SSE guidance, this is the session to circle on the calendar. It’s an expert level day due to the size.

A bit later, Thursday the 6th of August morning is another absolute bomb for the big-wave hunters: 12ft SW, an 18-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is massive at (8,431). This is a heavy, long-period groundswell that will be absolutely firing on the reef, but only for the experienced.

After that, the swell fades down through the second week to smaller 5ft to 8ft waves with light winds. It’s still surfable, but nothing beats that run from the end of July into early August.

The main gap at the start is just Friday morning if you’re looking for something smaller. Once it drops below the 8ft mark, it opens up for everyone. Stick with the morning windows for the best offshores.

This is Rusty. See you in the water.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:35PM1.43m
7:33AM1.41m
6:06PM1.34m
8:43AM1.39m
6:45PM1.25m
10:04AM1.40m
7:46PM1.18m
11:15AM1.46m
9:22PM1.14m
12:08PM1.54m
10:52PM1.16m
12:48PM1.61m
00:00AM1.22m
Low Tide
00:29AM0.34m
12:58PM0.98m
1:15AM0.39m
2:10PM1.06m
2:12AM0.44m
3:56PM1.08m
3:21AM0.45m
5:32PM1.03m
4:30AM0.43m
6:27PM0.94m
5:30AM0.40m
7:06PM0.83m
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Information about the Wye River Surf forecast

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