Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming down the line for Wye River over the next sixteen days.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell setting in, with plenty of energy in the water. The first real action kicks off Saturday the 8th of August. The morning starts with a clean 6.2ft SW groundswell, period 16 seconds, with a light offshore N wind – that’s going to be glassy and pretty tidy. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises. The combined energy is pumping at 1720 (moderate-strong), and the setup is a river/reef, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. This is a beginner-friendly break, but with the swell a touch over 5ft, it’s more for those with a bit of experience. Crowds are possible here, so pick your peak.

Saturday afternoon the wind picks up a bit, still offshore but a stronger 12 mph from the N, keeping it clean enough, but the swell drops slightly to 5.9ft. Worth a look if you’re keen.

Sunday morning on the 9th gets a bit sloppy – a fresh 19 mph NNE cross-off wind, and the swell drops to 4.3ft with a shorter 14-second period. The energy’s down to 689 (weak), and there’s light rain. Not the best, but a small wave for the beginners.

Monday the 10th is a standout. The morning brings a solid 6.9ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 3202 (strong), and with a light NW cross-off breeze, it’s clean. This is a reef/river break, so the long period will set up some nice lines. The size is pushing into the expert zone, so it’s for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets messy with a 22 mph WSW cross-wind and 9.8ft swell – that’s a bit of a washing machine.

Tuesday the 11th is back on. Morning has a 7.2ft SW swell, 14-second period, NW cross-off breeze, clean. Energy at 1947 (moderate-strong). Good waves for the solid intermediates. The afternoon turns offshore with a NNW wind, 6.2ft swell, and the energy at 1751 – clean and lined up.

Wednesday the 12th is a big one. The morning pumps out a 11.5ft SW swell, 16-second period, WNW cross-off wind, and the combined energy is 9955 (very strong!). That’s huge, expert-only territory. The afternoon gets cross-wind from the WSW at 19 mph, making it lumpy – a bit of a mess for surfing, but the kite crew might be frothing.

Thursday the 13th looks epic. The swell jumps to 14.8ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds, and the energy is off the charts at 15154 (very strong). The wind is a clean cross-off from the W at 16 mph, so it’s clean but massive. Only for the elite. The afternoon holds the same size and wind, energy at 14268 – still mint but serious.

Friday the 14th drops a notch but stays solid. Morning has 11.5ft SW swell, 16-second period, cross-off W wind, energy 6705 (strong). Clean but big. The afternoon gets cross-shore with a WSW wind, making it a bit choppy.

Saturday the 15th sees the swell easing to 8.2ft, still good 15-second period, but the wind shifts to cross-shore in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon. Morning is light cross-shore, messy but rideable. Afternoon gets choppy.

Sunday the 16th, the swell drops to 6.9ft, 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the SE, putting a bit of chop on it. Not the cleanest.

Monday the 17th is a nice surprise. Morning has a 6.6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a glassy ENE breeze at 3 mph – clean as. Energy at 1562 (moderate-strong). For the experienced surfer, this is a great session. The afternoon gets cross-on again, so morning is the call.

Tuesday the 18th, morning brings a 5.6ft WSW swell, 14-second

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