Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.2° 

Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wye River surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,057 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 29th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 29th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
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Friday
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14
2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1562
2002
4003
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2883
2202
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1200
796
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672
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1544
1708
1285
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Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
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15
SW
15
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15
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15
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10
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20
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25
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High Tide
1:11PM1.44m
2:23AM1.97m
1:50PM1.50m
3:04AM2.01m
2:29PM1.56m
3:45AM2.00m
3:11PM1.58m
4:26AM1.93m
3:55PM1.57m
5:09AM1.83m
4:43PM1.51m
5:54AM1.71m
5:40PM1.43m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.03m
8:32AM0.61m
8:11PM-0.07m
9:09AM0.60m
8:53PM-0.11m
9:48AM0.60m
9:37PM-0.08m
10:28AM0.62m
10:21PM0.02m
11:12AM0.63m
11:08PM0.18m
12:02PM0.65m
00:00AM0.37m
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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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