Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it for Wye River. This is a pretty solid outlook overall, with a few proper standouts and a heap of decent swell spread across the period. The early part of the run is a bit average, but once we push past the first few days, the quality really kicks up.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. Wednesday the 26th is a write-off – messy onshore winds and a lot of energy (1528 to 2554) but just not any good shape. Not worth a paddle. Thursday the 27th though, that’s a nice little surprise. Thursday morning brings glassy conditions – I’m talking no wind, silver water – with a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW at 12 seconds. The combined energy is low (547), but it’s perfect for a beginner session. The crowd situation is sometimes, so you might get a few locals out, but with that kind of glass, it’s a lovely little window for a longboard or a soft-top. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

Friday the 28th morning shows a bit more size – 5 ft from the SW with a long 18‑second period – but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The tide could be a factor, so it’s a bit of a gamble. Friday afternoon jumps to 8 ft but the cross-onshore wind chops it up again. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th both have chest-to-head-high swell (6 ft to 7 ft) but the wind keeps it from being clean. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but not the highlight.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 31st of August is a standout. The morning sees a clean 10 ft swell from the SW with a 15‑second period, light offshore cross-off wind from the NNE, and the energy is pumping (3336). That’s groundswell territory – long, powerful lines. The break is a river/reef setup, so it’ll handle that long period well. This is for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The crowds are sometimes, but on a Monday with that kind of quality, expect a few keen heads. Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the clean offshore flow (NNW 18 mph) but the swell drops to 7 ft – still a solid session, but the wind is fresh, so it’s a bit more challenging.

The next big highlight rolls in on Saturday the 5th of September. That morning you’ve got an 12 ft SW swell with a 16‑second period, combined energy of 6098, light cross-off wind, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”. That’s a proper big‑wave day for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon stays solid at 10 ft. Saturday the 5th is the best on offer in the whole run – big, clean, powerful, and the direction matches the break’s optimum. If you’re a charger, that’s your day.

After that, Sunday the 6th gets hammered by strong wind (25 mph cross-shore) and the conditions turn poor – it’s a mess. That’s more kite‑surfing weather than paddling. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th clean up again with 10 ft to 12 ft swell and offshore wind, but the period drops a bit and the energy is still high (5500+). The later part of the second week – Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th – holds 10 ft to 8 ft with clean conditions, but the wind gets cross-shore again on Thursday. Still plenty of size, but the quality fades.

Overall, the standout sessions are Thursday the 27th for the glassy morning, and Monday the 31st of August plus Saturday the 5th of September for the big, clean groundswell days. The 5th is the pick of the lot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
3
1
4
3
2
2
3
2
5
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
18
2.3
SW
16
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1787
1528
1417
940
243
215
933
1263
2829
1958
1407
1344
969
1518
1708
4335
3241
3109
2723
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
10
W
10
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
W
5
NNE
5
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:47AM1.38m
8:56PM1.11m
11:41AM1.46m
10:48PM1.16m
12:17PM1.53m
11:55PM1.27m
12:47PM1.59m
00:45AM1.41m
1:15PM1.63m
1:27AM1.54m
1:41PM1.65m
2:05AM1.66m
Low Tide
2:39AM0.55m
5:13PM1.03m
4:06AM0.54m
6:02PM0.90m
5:15AM0.50m
6:33PM0.77m
6:07AM0.46m
7:00PM0.62m
6:51AM0.42m
7:27PM0.48m
7:30AM0.41m
7:53PM0.34m
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clear
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6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:48
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5:55
5:57
5:58
5:59
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Temp °C
12
13
13
9
13
13
11
12
13
8
12
12
9
13
13
10
17
18
14
Feels °C
8
8
8
7
12
11
8
9
9
5
7
7
6
11
11
9
15
16
12
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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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