
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the outlook for Wye River. This is a classic river/reef setup that’s pretty consistent, so there’s a good chance of scoring waves over the next couple of weeks.
We kick off with a solid start. The first day, Saturday the 1st, is already looking great. We’ve got a clean 6ft SW swell rolling in with a long 17-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off, then going full offshore in the afternoon. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is pumping (2001 on Saturday morning, 2637 by the afternoon), so there’s plenty of push. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, it’s a bit much for beginners. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have a few mates out, but it’s not a circus.
Sunday the 2nd keeps the run going. Clean 7ft to 7ft SW swell, still with a long 16-second period, and a solid offshore N wind at 12 mph. The energy is still high (2461 and 1918). This is still for experienced surfers; the size is pushing into the 7ft+ range, which is getting a bit heavy for the less experienced.
The middle of the week, from Monday the 3rd through Thursday the 6th, sees a drop in quality. The swell drops off a bit, and the wind turns cross-off or cross-on, with some rain and clouds. The energy drops into the 1000s and 700s. It’s not terrible, but it’s more marginal. The breaks will still be rideable, but don’t expect the same perfection.
Now, here’s the real standout. Wye River on Tuesday the 11th of August is the one to circle. The morning starts glassy, with a clean 10ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The combined energy is massive at 3417. The wind is a flat calm 3 mph from the North – glassy. This is excellent, but at 10ft, it’s strictly for experts. The afternoon is still glassy, with an 8ft SW swell.
But the absolute best moment of the entire forecast is Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning is glassy, with a 12ft WSW swell, a 13-second period, and the energy is through the roof at 6984. This is exceptional surf for experts. The wind is dead calm. This is a true, rare, big-wave day at Wye River. The afternoon is still glassy and clean with an 8ft SW swell.
The following week, around the 14th and 15th, we see another pulse of big swell (12ft on the 14th), but the wind is cross-on or cross-off, which will mess up the shape. The 15th of August is a better bet, with an 8ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind.
So, the run here is clear: the first weekend is fantastic for experienced surfers. The absolute standout is that glassy, massive swell on the 12th of August – if you’re an expert, that’s the day. The second week has size, but the wind is a gamble.
Stay salty, catch some waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1995 | 1732 | 3417 | 2414 | 1871 | 1669 | 1512 | 1271 | 1147 | 1213 | 602 | 622 | 647 | 811 | 591 | 719 | 532 | 1717 | 1474 | 1460 | 1915 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:50PM1.72m | 1:40AM1.38m | 2:18PM1.73m | 2:21AM1.46m | 2:43PM1.73m | 3:01AM1.54m | 3:08PM1.70m | 3:40AM1.60m | 3:32PM1.67m | 4:21AM1.63m | 3:58PM1.63m | 5:06AM1.64m | 4:26PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.61m | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:34PM0.50m | 8:21AM0.37m | 9:01PM0.39m | 8:57AM0.43m | 9:28PM0.30m | 9:33AM0.50m | 9:57PM0.22m | 10:10AM0.60m | 10:29PM0.16m | 10:49AM0.72m | 11:07PM0.12m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
1995 | 1732 | 3417 | 2414 | 1871 | 1669 | 1512 | 1271 | 1147 | 1213 | 314 | 622 | 647 | 811 | 591 | 719 | 532 | 1717 | 1474 | 1460 | 1915 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SW 13 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | NE 4 | WSW 16 | S 14 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 5 |
6 | 905 | 27 | 47 | 47 | 4 | 339 | 4 | 88 | 206 | 322 | 136 | 40 | 405 | 300 | 21 | 303 | 6 | 715 | 715 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | SW 18 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 6 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSE 16 | S 5 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 19 | 16 | — | 300 | — | — | 208 | 365 | 40 | 13 | 21 | 12 | — | 26 | 11 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 11 | 10 | 5 | 38 | 151 | — | — | 602 | 287 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 525 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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