Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Issued: 3 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 19,180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 1st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
3
0
!
7
4
0
5
5
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
10
3
WSW
18
5.5
SW
16
5.5
WSW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
335
451
330
330
6188
15062
13251
6077
3824
3201
10076
10145
7057
3970
1977
1349
780
940
2017
1787
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
N
30
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
35
NW
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SE
15
E
15
ENE
5
N
10
ENE
5
NNE
0
NE
5
SE
5
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
1:03PM1.68m
00:10AM1.24m
1:40PM1.72m
1:00AM1.28m
2:14PM1.75m
1:45AM1.31m
2:45PM1.76m
2:29AM1.34m
3:13PM1.75m
3:11AM1.37m
3:40PM1.72m
3:53AM1.41m
4:06PM1.67m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.83m
6:34AM0.29m
7:57PM0.76m
7:16AM0.28m
8:31PM0.69m
7:55AM0.29m
9:04PM0.62m
8:32AM0.33m
9:34PM0.55m
9:08AM0.40m
10:03PM0.49m
9:45AM0.48m
10:32PM0.42m
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clear
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
8
5
12
1
Temp °C
16
16
13
12
10
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
10
9
12
12
9
11
11
9
Feels °C
12
11
8
6
3
3
4
4
5
6
6
6
6
6
4
10
9
7
10
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
10
3
WSW
18
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
290
335
451
330
314
6188
9798
4881
3214
3201
10076
10145
7057
3970
1977
1349
780
632
2017
1787
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
NE
5
0.7
WSW
10
1
SW
13
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
S
14
0.7
E
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.6
SW
20
1.3
SW
17
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
24
Energy kJ
38
59
22
98
330
159
165
85
146
25
14
239
940
7
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
W
10
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SW
16
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
7
6
7
8
69
4
6
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NW
3
1
NNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
1
NW
4
5.5
SW
16
5.5
WSW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
1.2
E
5
Energy kJ
6
14
11
35
18
33
15062
13251
6077
3824
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
5
6
6
1
2
6
9
5
4
3
3
4
5
4
Distance (km)
0
6
268
564
571
560
532
576
34
13
224
368
108
42
16
0
6
0
0
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
6
5
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
4
5
9
9
7
5
4
4
4
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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.

Wye River is 69 km (43 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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