Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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Alright crew, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Wye River (river/reef), so let’s get into it. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.

The main event kicks off later this week and really gets going. We start with a solid, powerful groundswell. Thursday morning brings a 10ft SW swell with a long 15-second period, packing a massive punch (4027 combined energy). It’s a bit raw with a light cross-shore wind, but it’s more of a set-up day. The real magic starts Friday. Friday morning, the swell drops slightly to 8ft from the SW but with a superb 16-second period (3212 energy). The wind is light, offshore from the NW, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is excellent for experienced surfers—the power and shape will be there, but that size is not for beginners. Friday afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions with an 8ft SW swell. This is the standout of the first few days, no question.

Saturday keeps the quality high. Morning sees a 6ft SW swell (1334 energy) with clean, offshore NNW winds. Drop offs will be smooth, and the waves will have plenty of push. Saturday afternoon has a 6ft WSW swell, but it’s glassy with light easterly breezes—a perfect setup for a fun session.

Sunday and Monday offer smaller, but still very clean conditions with glassy windows and offshore breezes, holding waist to chest-high waves. It’s a great time for all levels to get out.

Then we hit a bit of a rough patch. Around July 24th (Thursday and Friday), a strong SW wind kicks up, putting a cross-chop on the 10ft swell—it’s messy and not worth paddling out for. That period of poor wind continues into the weekend of the 25th and 26th with strong cross-onshore winds making it ugly.

The Big Standout: Look further ahead to Monday, July 27th. This is the one to circle. The afternoon session is an absolute cracker: a massive 10ft WSW swell (5114 combined energy) with a steady, moderate offshore breeze from the NNW. For experienced surfers, this is about as good as it gets—powerful, clean, and with that long groundswell period. It’ll be proper, but this is for experts only given the size.

After that, the action continues but with trade-offs. The 29th (Wednesday afternoon) shapes up nicely with 8ft SW swell and clean light winds—another great session for those in the know. The last few days of the month see the swell dropping back down, with some cleaner windows but less power.

Remember, with a period around 15-16 seconds, those long groundswells at Wye River will have plenty of energy and long lulls between sets. Paddling out will be easier, but the shape will be best for experienced surfers on the reef setup. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get out there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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