Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
First up, we’ve got Wye River (river/reef) coming into play on Thursday, July 30th. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SW, but it’s a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze and chop. The water’s at 57°, which is average for the season. Not the best call to paddle out, but it’s the first sign of life.
Friday, July 31st, shapes up cleaner. The swell drops to 6ft, still from the SW, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon—that’s a major positive. The combined energy is moderate (903–990). It’s a nice, clean session for a beginner-friendly spot.
Saturday, August 1st, is where the energy starts firing. The swell bumps up to 6ft–8ft from the SW, with a super long period of 17 seconds. That’s groundswell, and at a river/reef setup, it’s going to handle beautifully. The wind is offshore and light, making for clean, lined-up waves. Energy is strong (1843–3028). This is a standout for experienced surfers.
Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the good run going. Swell holds at 7ft–7ft, SW, with a 16-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the north. Energy stays strong (2463–1867). Consistent, clean, and surfable.
Monday, August 3rd, gets a bit tricky. The morning is clean enough with 6ft SW swell, but the afternoon brings an 12ft SW swell with a cross-shore wind and chop. The combined energy jumps to 4249, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s messy. Not ideal for a relaxing session.
From Tuesday, August 4th, through to Monday, August 10th, there’s a mixed bag. Some days have clean conditions and solid swell (like the 5th and 6th of August with 5ft–6ft SW swell and offshore winds), but the energy drops off a bit. The 10th of August swings back with a big 12ft–15ft SW swell and strong offshore winds, but the energy is massive (6763–13747). That’s expert territory.
The standout is Tuesday, August 11th. We’re looking at a 15ft SW swell in the morning, with a 14-second period, and light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is off the charts at 13747. This is a rare, powerful day at Wye River for experienced surfers only. The crowd profile is “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few others out, but with that size, it’ll thin out.
Wednesday, August 12th, turns choppy with cross-onshore winds, so that’s a pass. The 13th and 14th of August settle down again with SW swell around 7ft and clean conditions, but the energy is still strong. A solid way to close out the period.
The 16-day run has a few gaps, but the first week and the second week both have good windows. The real magic is on the 11th of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1945 | 1112 | 819 | 792 | 678 | 1837 | 2980 | 3376 | 2414 | 1847 | 1421 | 1212 | 4249 | 3521 | 1473 | 680 | 568 | 801 | 600 | 603 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:00AM1.22m | 1:21PM1.67m | 00:54AM1.30m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.83m | 6:21AM0.36m | 7:38PM0.72m | 7:04AM0.34m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1498 | 1112 | 819 | 792 | 678 | 1837 | 2980 | 3376 | 2414 | 1847 | 1421 | 1212 | — | 2604 | 1473 | 680 | 568 | 801 | 600 | 418 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 17 | S 16 | NE 4 | WSW 17 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | 21 | 72 | 186 | 212 | 6 | 48 | 25 | 49 | 20 | 4 | 336 | — | 194 | 165 | 292 | 424 | 537 | 540 | 603 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | S 19 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 12 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 3 | 96 | 227 | 33 | — | 7 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 1945 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 6 | 186 | 4249 | 3521 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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