Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, let’s break it down in feet. We’re looking at a real mixed run at Wye River for the next couple weeks, so you gotta time it right.

The first real call to paddle out is on Saturday, September 12th. The river mouth setup (river/reef) is catching a solid, long-period groundswell from the SW. We’re looking at waves around 8 feet, with a deep 15-second period, and the combined energy is strong (3366). The water is about 56.7°, which is normal for this time of year. Saturday morning has a slight cross-off breeze from the NNE at only 5 km/h, keeping the surface clean, and by the afternoon it goes glassy—dead flat, perfect conditions. This is a true standout, but it’s aimed at experienced surfers; that size and period will be too much for beginners. Crowds are possible here, but with conditions this good, it’ll be a proper crew out.

Sunday the 13th is still worth a look, with the swell backing off to about 6 feet down to 5 feet. The morning is okay with a cross-off at 20 km/h from the N, but the real winner is Sunday afternoon when the wind goes offshore from the NNW at 20 km/h. That 5-foot SW swell will be clean and lined up. It’s a step down, but still a solid day.

Monday the 14th sees the swell drop to about 4 feet, with low energy (544). The morning is clean, but the afternoon gets cross-shore and bumpy. Longboard territory. Tuesday the 15th, forget it. The swell jumps to around 12 feet, but it’s hammered by a fresh cross-wind at 30-35 km/h from the WSW with rain. The combined energy is very strong (up to 5086), but the lumpy chop makes it a kite session, not a paddle day.

Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th keeps that 12-foot to 8-foot range, but winds stay cross-onshore, keeping it choppy. Plenty of energy (over 5000 on Wednesday), but bad quality.

Things clean up on Friday the 18th. The swell drops to around 6 feet, then 4 feet by the afternoon, but the wind goes cross-off then clean offshore from the NW at only 10 km/h. With a 14-16 second period, the waves will be long and drawn-out. Another standout for the experienced crew looking for clean lines.

Saturday the 19th keeps the offshore wind from the NNW at 20 km/h, holding 6.5-foot to 6-foot swell. Moderate offshore and clean—another very good day.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st hit a lull. The swell drops, and cross-shore winds bring chop. Energy is low (471-938). Not much going on. Then Monday the 21st kicks back up with 10-foot waves from the WSW, but the period drops to 11 seconds, and it’s still cross-shore. Powerful (3600), but messy.

Tuesday the 22nd brings a strong 12-foot SW groundswell (15 seconds), but onshore wind from the SE at 20 km/h. Very high energy (5468), but quality is trashed.

Now, a real highlight is Wednesday, September 23rd. The swell is 10 feet with a 15-second period, and the wind goes near-zero. Morning is a cross-off at only 5 km/h from the NNE, and by the afternoon it goes glassy. Strong combined energy (3687). This is a top-tier day for the experienced crowd. Thursday the 24th keeps that quality with glassy conditions in the morning and 8-foot, 14-second SW swell.

The absolute standout of the whole run is Friday, September 25th. We’re looking at 12-foot SW groundswell, but the period jumps to a massive 19 seconds. The combined energy is huge at 7828! The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NE at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. This is exceptional, big-groundswell surfing for experts only. Saturday the 26th holds 7.5-foot, 16-second swell, but the wind howls at 45 km/h from the N—strong offshore but a battle to paddle into.

Sunday the 27th of September wraps it up with a huge 15-foot to 20-foot SW swell (13-14 seconds). The combined energy explodes to 14835—a real ocean day. Winds are cross-off at 20 km/h, keeping it relatively clean for the size, but this is serious, expert-only, massive surf.

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