Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.7° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 (Oct 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
15
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
18
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2520
3015
2481
1271
1241
2506
2653
2083
1889
1712
1812
1680
1595
1215
1102
1021
809
688
503
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
N
20
N
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
S
5
NW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
7:54AM1.35m
7:48PM1.13m
9:05AM1.29m
9:52PM1.18m
10:14AM1.28m
11:19PM1.33m
11:09AM1.29m
00:16AM1.52m
11:53AM1.32m
1:01AM1.71m
12:33PM1.37m
1:43AM1.86m
Low Tide
00:47AM0.63m
2:23PM0.87m
2:06AM0.75m
3:46PM0.81m
3:55AM0.80m
4:46PM0.68m
5:24AM0.78m
5:31PM0.52m
6:25AM0.73m
6:11PM0.35m
7:13AM0.68m
6:50PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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