Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.9° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,554 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 (Sep 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 29th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
0
1
3
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
0.9
SW
19
2.1
SW
18
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1247
905
732
494
373
386
570
647
621
2552
3077
3021
2114
1450
1127
785
1694
1609
1094
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
N
5
W
20
SW
10
SW
15
W
25
S
25
S
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:43AM1.31m
9:01PM1.11m
10:45AM1.36m
10:43PM1.22m
11:26AM1.41m
11:42PM1.39m
11:58AM1.46m
00:26AM1.57m
12:28PM1.50m
1:06AM1.73m
12:57PM1.54m
1:44AM1.85m
Low Tide
1:54AM0.65m
4:13PM0.95m
3:38AM0.67m
5:06PM0.82m
4:55AM0.63m
5:39PM0.66m
5:50AM0.58m
6:09PM0.49m
6:34AM0.53m
6:39PM0.32m
7:14AM0.51m
7:10PM0.17m
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6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
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6:21
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:24
6:25
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6
Temp °C
14
22
22
18
19
15
13
12
10
10
10
9
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11
11
8
19
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17
Feels °C
11
20
21
17
17
12
12
9
4
3
4
4
4
8
8
5
15
17
12
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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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