Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through, but it’s not all clean and easy. The first few days are a bit of a tease with some alright waves, but the real action kicks in over the weekend and into the following week. The water temp is sitting at 56.8°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday 20th kicks things off small but clean. That morning, we’ve got 2 ft of swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NW. The wave energy is moderate (431), and the river/reef setup at Wye River will be handling it nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but the swell is small, so it’s more of a longboard or a fun day out for the learners. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 3.3 ft from the WSW, still clean with a gentle offshore, and the energy climbs a bit (566). It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a start.
Friday 21st gets a bit more serious. The morning swell is 4.9 ft from the WSW, 15-second period, and the wind is cross-off. The wave energy jumps to 1177, which is a solid step up, but the conditions are only marginal. The afternoon is where it gets interesting for the rippers: 9.8 ft swell from the same direction, 14-second period, and still cross-off. The energy is pumping at 4780. This is big, but it’s not clean—the wind is cross-off, so it’s not choppy, but it’s not glassy. Only for the experienced crew.
Saturday 22nd is the standout for the first week. The morning brings a 11.5 ft swell from the SW, 15-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the W at 15 mph. The wave energy is massive at 10150. This is powerful, long-period groundswell, and with the river/reef at Wye River, it’ll be handling it well. The wind is clean, but that swell size is only for experts. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-shore, and the energy drops slightly to 9397, but it’s still huge. The crowd factor is there (sometimes busy), so get in early if you’re keen.
Sunday 23rd is the best of the whole run. The morning has 8.2 ft from the SW, 13-second period, and a light offshore from the NW. The energy is 3293, which is strong but manageable. The afternoon is glassy, with the wind dropping to 3 mph from the SW, and the swell holding at 8.2 ft but with a 16-second period. The energy is 4026. This is the pick: clean, glassy, and a solid swell that’s not too big for experienced surfers. It’s a dream session, but it’s at a river/reef, so that long period will make it run a bit straight. Still, with the glassy conditions, it’s a winner.
Monday 24th is still good, with 5.9 ft from the SW, 14-second period, and a gentle offshore. The energy is 1336. It’s clean, but the swell is dropping. The afternoon has rain showers, but the wind is cross-off and light, so it’s still surfable.
Tuesday 25th turns ugly. The morning is 7.9 ft from the SW,
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
342 | 843 | 1014 | 3135 | 6846 | 5771 | 7908 | 4062 | 2316 | 3353 | 2169 | 1550 | 1247 | 1395 | 1834 | 2392 | 3171 | 1810 | 1286 | 721 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:05AM1.60m | 4:25PM1.53m | 5:46AM1.51m | 4:51PM1.44m | 6:36AM1.42m | 5:18PM1.35m | 7:43AM1.35m | 5:49PM1.26m | 9:18AM1.33m | 6:44PM1.16m | 10:47AM1.38m | 8:56PM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.18m | 10:48AM0.73m | 11:02PM0.25m | 11:23AM0.84m | 11:39PM0.33m | 12:03PM0.95m | 00:22AM0.42m | 1:02PM1.05m | 1:19AM0.50m | 3:03PM1.10m | 2:39AM0.55m | 5:13PM1.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 11 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
342 | 843 | 1014 | 1370 | 3029 | 4539 | 4250 | 4062 | 2316 | 3353 | 2169 | 1550 | 1247 | 1395 | 1834 | 595 | 3171 | 1810 | 1286 | 721 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | S 15 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | S 13 | — | — | SW 16 |
219 | — | 99 | 275 | 6 | 22 | 163 | 531 | 1087 | 1517 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 82 | 444 | — | 3 | — | — | 163 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 16 | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | 20 | — | — | 38 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | WSW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 83 | 3135 | 6846 | 5771 | 7908 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | 2392 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 224 | 12 | 4 | 23 |
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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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