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Wye River surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia
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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
15.8° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) 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 0.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Sat 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
633 | 355 | 278 | 177 | 137 | 314 | 598 | 588 | 666 | 579 | 488 | 369 | 320 | 252 | 172 | 528 | 459 | 499 | 330 | 281 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 10:23AM1.47m | 9:16PM1.24m | 11:16AM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:22PM0.92m | 4:01AM0.39m | 5:25PM0.89m | |||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | |
— | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
633 | 355 | 278 | 177 | 137 | 133 | 598 | 588 | 666 | 579 | 204 | 204 | 80 | 252 | 172 | 528 | 88 | 499 | 330 | 281 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | ESE 11 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
5 | 28 | 28 | 48 | 97 | 314 | 57 | 62 | 77 | 22 | 488 | 369 | 320 | 82 | 29 | 20 | 459 | 11 | 32 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 8 | S 14 | S 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 16 | ESE 11 | WSW 11 | ESE 11 | WSW 10 | ESE 10 | WSW 12 |
7 | 15 | 28 | 21 | 44 | 66 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 161 | 13 | 69 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 5 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
4 | 77 | 72 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 197 | 522 | 532 | — | — | — | 86 | 75 | 96 | 14 | 68 | 8 | 14 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 42 | 107 | 262 | 257 | 209 | 108 | 108 | 213 | 262 | 74 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 42 | 42 |
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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.












