
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 18,624 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the Wye River forecast for the next couple of weeks. There's a bit of a wait, but once it gets going, there's some gold in the mix.
The first proper session to get excited about is Wednesday the 8th of July. The morning is the pick, with a solid 6ft SW groundswell rolling in. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little anomaly. The wind is light and from the NE, giving us cross-off conditions, and the combined energy is pumping at 3325 – a strong, powerful swell. Wye River is a river/reef set-up, so that long period (18 seconds) will be drawing up into nice, lined-up waves. This one's for the experienced crew though; it's got some punch.
Thursday the 9th also looks good early. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, but the wind goes glassy from the north, and the period is still a juicy 15 seconds. The energy is strong at 1417. That's a proper morning session, clean as a whistle.
Friday the 10th is where we start to see a standout. The morning has a clean 6ft SW swell with a light offshore from the NNW – that's the dream for Wye River. The energy is strong at 1343, and it's all set up for a perfect morning paddle. The afternoon holds with a 5ft swell and the same offshore wind. This is as good as it gets around here.
The weekend takes a turn. Saturday the 11th is small and blown out by a strong 19 mph offshore, which is just too much. Sunday the 12th gets huge, with a 16ft swell, but it's messy with a strong breeze. That's a hard pass for a paddleboard – more of a kite day if you're into that.
Then we get a massive pulse on Monday the 13th. The afternoon sees a 21ft SW swell with a 15-second period and the combined energy is a monstrous 28922. That is way too big for Wye River – only for the absolute lunatics on a big wave gun, and even then, it's sketchy.
After that, the conditions get ugly with strong cross-onshore winds from Tuesday the 14th right through to Thursday the 17th. The swell is all over the shop, but the wind is just no good for a clean wave.
The real highlight for the second week is shaping up for Saturday the 18th of July. The morning is a solid 7ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze, and the afternoon turns glassy with a 7ft swell. The energy is strong at 2032. This is a proper long-range standout – clean, powerful, and perfect for experienced surfers. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it's got the makings of a classic.
We also get a decent run of clean offshore winds from Sunday the 19th into Monday the 20th, but the swell is smaller, around 5ft. The wind gets a bit strong, especially on Monday afternoon, making it hard to get into the waves. The energy is moderate (1045). It's a session, but not the star of the show.
Then Thursday the 23rd looks like another cracker. The morning has a 10ft SW swell, clean with a light offshore from the NNW. The energy is strong at 3513. That's another big, clean swell for the experienced crew to get stuck into.
So, the standout sessions are the mornings of the 18th and the 23rd of July. If you can only pick one, I'd be locking in Saturday the 18th for the glassy afternoon and that perfect, clean 7ft swell. That's the one you'll remember.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2319 | 3639 | 2087 | 1399 | 1108 | 1978 | 1343 | 1155 | 834 | 606 | 710 | 972 | 8577 | 4519 | 11404 | 6967 | 18624 | 8154 | 6050 | 4802 | 11613 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:32PM1.61m | 5:27AM1.48m | 5:00PM1.55m | 6:24AM1.51m | 5:32PM1.49m | 7:29AM1.54m | 6:13PM1.43m | 8:44AM1.57m | 7:07PM1.38m | 10:02AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.34m | 11:12AM1.70m | 9:46PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.58m | 11:04PM0.34m | 11:09AM0.70m | 11:40PM0.27m | 12:00PM0.83m | 00:25AM0.21m | 1:02PM0.95m | 1:19AM0.17m | 2:20PM1.03m | 2:24AM0.14m | 3:49PM1.05m | 3:36AM0.11m | 5:10PM0.99m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — |
2319 | 3639 | 2087 | 1399 | 1108 | 1978 | 1343 | 1155 | 834 | 606 | 710 | 972 | 3078 | 22 | 5168 | 6967 | 10298 | 8154 | 6050 | 4802 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | ESE 12 | SW 19 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | W 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — |
1006 | — | — | 13 | 365 | 29 | — | — | — | 152 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 19 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 16 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 4 | WSW 15 | — | — | WNW 4 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 37 | 9 | 5 | 8577 | 4519 | 11404 | 11 | 18624 | — | — | 13 | 11613 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 368 | 12 | 257 | 12 | 532 | 700 | 368 | 857 | 10 | 368 | 659 | 560 |
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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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