Wye River surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wye River sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 22nd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
790
1318
2169
1443
999
633
403
278
209
137
257
598
715
801
813
545
418
369
373
314
486
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NE
10
N
5
N
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
E
5
E
10
SW
10
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
3:39PM1.90m
3:20AM1.53m
4:22PM1.80m
4:17AM1.46m
5:04PM1.69m
5:20AM1.39m
5:47PM1.58m
6:33AM1.34m
6:32PM1.47m
7:55AM1.34m
7:22PM1.37m
9:16AM1.39m
8:17PM1.29m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.57m
9:39AM0.14m
10:35PM0.55m
10:28AM0.33m
11:26PM0.53m
11:20AM0.52m
00:20AM0.51m
12:20PM0.71m
1:17AM0.50m
1:34PM0.85m
2:15AM0.47m
3:01PM0.92m
3:10AM0.43m
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part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:13
15
7
2
2
1
Temp °C
13
13
12
16
16
14
16
16
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
10
10
10
13
13
12
14
14
11
12
12
14
15
14
12
11
10
10
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
790
1318
2169
1443
999
633
403
278
209
137
130
598
715
801
813
545
418
369
373
314
486
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
E
4
0.4
E
6
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SSW
10
1.3
ESE
6
0.2
E
12
1.3
SSE
6
1
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
10
8
6
10
30
28
28
55
257
58
118
11
124
91
114
111
57
167
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
S
16
0.7
S
5
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
2
21
44
69
26
12
20
27
62
21
17
19
16
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
E
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
E
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.5
SSW
7
1.2
S
6
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
9
5
4
2
1
1
13
15
95
157
171
200
115
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
6
42
42
6
0
4
23
34
108
595
23
51
34
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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