
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Wye River stretch over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burner, but there are some real gems hiding in there if you're patient.
The first real surf window opens up on Monday, the 6th of July. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SW, and with a 14-second period, there's plenty of grunt. The wind is a light N at 3 mph, which is a cross-offshore breeze, so the lines will be clean. The combined energy is strong (1897). This is a good spot for experienced surfers, as the size is borderline for the average punter. The water temp is about 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Tuesday the 7th is the standout. The morning is looking glassy with a 6ft SW groundswell and a long 17-second period. The wind is a dead calm SSW at 3 mph – glassy as a pond. The combined energy is strong (1691). With that long period, the waves will have serious shape and power, but it will be a bit fat and straight on the beach, so the river mouth and reef setups will be the go. This is the pick of the week.
Wednesday the 8th sees the swell bumping up to 7-8ft from the SW, but the wind goes light cross-onshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The energy is picking up (3496), but the conditions are a bit lumpy. It's still surfable, but not as clean.
Thursday the 9th is another cracker, with glassy conditions again in the morning. A 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds, with a WNW wind at 3 mph. That's clean, crisp, and the combined energy is moderate (1417). The afternoon stays glassy with a 5ft SW swell. Magic.
Friday the 10th keeps the run going with a 6ft SW swell and a clean N offshore wind at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1676). Nice and lined up.
After that, the swell drops right off from Saturday the 11th through to early the following week. The waves get small, down to 4ft, and the wind picks up, making it messy. There's a bit of a lull.
Then we get a solid pulse on Monday the 13th of July. That's a full week away, so keep an eye on it. The forecast shows a 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a moderate N offshore wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is very strong (3714). This is a big one – too big for beginners, and only for experienced surfers at the more protected spots. The wind is moderate, so it won't be perfect, but the power will be there.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 14th has a 10ft SW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, so it's a messy, lumpy mess. That's more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The swell runs out of steam by the 17th, with a 5ft SW groundswell and a clean offshore, but it's small. The final days on the 19th and 20th of July are small, clean, and fun for a longboard – 5ft and 3ft respectively, with clean winds.
So, if you're looking to get wet, the standout is the glassy Tuesday the 7th. The Monday the 13th is a big energy day, but it's a long way off and the wind isn't perfect. The Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are your solid, reliable days.
Stay safe, and I'll see you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8339 | 6221 | 3531 | 1736 | 1349 | 769 | 1691 | 1532 | 1297 | 2490 | 3597 | 2087 | 1399 | 1108 | 2018 | 1651 | 1376 | 881 | 581 | 607 | 353 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13PM1.75m | 3:11AM1.37m | 3:40PM1.72m | 3:53AM1.41m | 4:06PM1.67m | 4:38AM1.44m | 4:32PM1.61m | 5:27AM1.48m | 5:00PM1.55m | 6:24AM1.51m | 5:32PM1.49m | 7:29AM1.54m | 6:13PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.55m | 9:08AM0.40m | 10:03PM0.49m | 9:45AM0.48m | 10:32PM0.42m | 10:25AM0.58m | 11:04PM0.34m | 11:09AM0.70m | 11:40PM0.27m | 12:00PM0.83m | 00:25AM0.21m | 1:02PM0.95m | 1:19AM0.17m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 12 |
8339 | 6221 | 3531 | 1736 | 1349 | 769 | 1691 | 1532 | 1297 | 2490 | 3597 | 2087 | 1399 | 1108 | 2018 | 1651 | 1376 | 881 | 581 | 607 | 353 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SW 19 | — | SSE 16 | SW 23 | SW 14 | SSE 17 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | — | SSE 16 | — | — | — | W 8 | S 13 |
183 | 79 | 132 | 69 | 26 | 130 | — | 26 | 182 | 1006 | 101 | — | 13 | 11 | — | 25 | — | — | — | 113 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
— | 15 | 143 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 83 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 209 | 74 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
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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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