Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.6° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,587 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up.

We're looking at a run that starts quiet but builds into some serious size. The best waves are going to be for those who know what they're doing, especially as we head toward the end of July and into early August. There's a gap right at the start of the period, so don't expect much straight away.

The first real action is on Monday morning, the 20th of July. Wye River is the only spot on the menu, and it's coming in at 4ft from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. That's proper groundswell, and the wind is light offshore from the NNW, so it'll be glassy clean. The combined energy is a solid 721, so there's some push behind it. This is a river/reef setup, perfect for that long-period stuff, but it's a beginner-friendly wave and the crowds can pop up sometimes. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Monday afternoon drops off a touch to 3ft, still clean, but the real juice starts Tuesday.

Tuesday the 21st is a step up. Both morning and afternoon we're looking at 6ft from the WSW, 13-second period, and that light offshore NNW wind holds. Combined energy jumps to 1077, so the wave energy is moderate but solid. This is clean, lined-up surf.

Then things go a bit bleak. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd see the wind swing cross-shore and the conditions get lumpy. The swell builds fast, though. Wednesday afternoon hits 6ft, but it's messy. By Thursday we're into big numbers: 15ft in the morning, 13ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 14-second period. That's well over 8ft, so this is expert-only territory, and with a fresh cross-shore wind and a cross-chop, it's going to be a battle. The combined energy is through the roof – 12951 – so there's a massive amount of power in the water. For most of us, this is a look-and-learn day.

Friday the 24th is a standout, but only for the brave. 16ft from the SW in the morning, 15-second period, and the wind is a cross-off from the WNW. The wave comment says it's clean. This is the biggest swell of the run, and with that energy reading of 17490, it's a beast. A point break like Wye River can handle it, but you better have your wits about you. The afternoon drops to 13ft but the wind picks up.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th stays big – 12ft to 13ft – but still cross-shore winds. It's not the cleanest, and those four-digit energy numbers (9918, 6789) tell you it's still powerful.

Now, a real highlight pops up on Monday the 27th. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the SW, 13-second period, and we’re back to light offshore from the NNW. Clean. Combined energy is around 757. That's a sweet, fun-sized day for most surfers.

Tuesday the 28th is another beauty. 6ft from the WSW, 16-second period, with a moderate offshore from the NNW. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The energy is 1721. This is where quality meets size in a good way. The longer period will line up nicely on the river mouth. The afternoon stays clean but drops a bit in quality.

We've got a few more good mornings in there too. Wednesday the 29th is 10ft, but it's clean and cross-off, so for the experts it’s on. Thursday the 30th stays big and clean in the afternoon. But the next real standout for the regular crew is Friday the 31st of July. An 8ft SSW swell, 12-second period, light offshore wind, and "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's a big, clean day for anyone who can handle it.

The first week of August keeps delivering. Saturday the 1st through Monday the 3rd all have clean mornings with swell in the 5ft to 7ft range, nice periods around 13-16 seconds, and light offshore or cross-off winds. These are the days to lock in. Especially Tuesday the 4th with 6ft from the SW and a 15-second period – that's proper groundswell with gentle offshore winds. Clean and lined up.

So, to sum it up: the first half of the run has some wild, expert-only stuff. The real sweet spot is from the 27th of July onwards, with multiple days of clean, shoulder-high to slightly overhead groundswell. The standout for me is Tuesday the 28th of July – that 6ft, 16-second groundswell with offshore wind is as good as it gets for a point/reef setup. Also, keep an eye on Friday the 31st of July and Tuesday the 4th of August. Don't sleep on those sessions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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0.6
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1.2
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16
0.9
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15
1.2
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1.7
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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683
314
576
1077
932
527
367
665
4565
8119
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10351
6168
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5774
3684
1830
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High Tide
3:20AM1.62m
3:33PM1.80m
4:10AM1.61m
4:05PM1.72m
4:58AM1.57m
4:36PM1.63m
5:45AM1.52m
5:05PM1.53m
6:35AM1.47m
5:35PM1.43m
7:33AM1.41m
6:06PM1.34m
Low Tide
9:18AM0.35m
9:57PM0.23m
10:01AM0.48m
10:35PM0.21m
10:42AM0.62m
11:12PM0.23m
11:23AM0.75m
11:49PM0.28m
12:06PM0.88m
00:29AM0.34m
12:58PM0.98m
1:15AM0.39m
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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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