Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.8° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 12,787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10PM (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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start but nothing too painful. The waiting game is short, with the first real action kicking off Wednesday morning. The standout window is looking like the end of this week, with a serious pulse of groundswell rolling in. We're talking a solid 13ft swell from the SW on Thursday afternoon, with a period of 14 seconds and combined energy reading a massive 17959. That's a lot of water moving around, and it's going to be a mighty sight. But that comes with a strong cross-offshore breeze, so it won't be perfect. The real gem is Friday morning. The wind switches to a clean offshore from the NW at 15 km/h, and we've still got a powerful 13ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and 6855 combined energy. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you'll still want the rubber.

Keep in mind, Wye River is a river/reef setup, and that long-period groundswell (over 15 seconds) can make it break a bit too straight, so pick your peak carefully. This Friday morning swell is also over 8ft, so it's really only for the experienced crew. The crowds can be there sometimes, but with that size and power, you'll probably have a bit more room to yourself.

The weekend takes a bit of a hit. Saturday and Sunday are still packing size, with 10ft to 13ft swells, but the wind gets nasty. Strong breezes on Saturday making a mess of things, and Sunday is lighter but still cross-off. It's rideable, but not the clean perfection we got on Friday.

We then hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell drop to 5ft-8ft, but the wind is either cross-on or cross, killing the quality. The surf is poor, so I'd give it a miss. There's a flicker on Tuesday morning the 8th with a very long period 18-second SW groundswell at 5ft and light WNW winds, giving clean conditions. That's a sneaky good one for the more critical boards.

The second week of the forecast is a mixed bag. We get another big pulse on Wednesday the 9th with 15ft swell, but it's pinned by strong onshore winds – not on. Then Thursday the 10th looks promising on paper: a 15ft SW groundswell with a light onshore breeze from the S. The combined energy is a massive 11543, and it gets a high internal score, but the onshore wind will put a lump on it. It's a raw, powerful ocean that day.

Things settle down after that. The 11th and 12th of September look much better, with 7ft to 8ft SW groundswells and clean offshore or cross-off winds. It's a nice, manageable size for a wider range of surfers, and the conditions will be clean.

The final few days of the window are a bit of a fade-out. Swell drops to 4ft on the 15th, but check out Tuesday afternoon the 15th: glassy conditions, 3ft of long-period groundswell, and a combined energy of 713. It's a tiny, clean, glassy day – perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowds at Wye River can be a factor, but on a small day like that, it'll be mellow. The run finishes with a blustery Wednesday and a final clean but windy swell on the 17th.

So, in short: the best on offer is Friday morning, the 4th of September. Get on it if you can handle the size. The second best is the clean, smaller window around the 11th and 12th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
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16
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6810
6551
4688
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1756
1009
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3074
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Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
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WNW
25
NW
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15
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NNW
30
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High Tide
2:32PM1.66m
3:21AM1.79m
2:59PM1.65m
4:00AM1.79m
3:28PM1.63m
4:43AM1.74m
4:00PM1.59m
5:32AM1.65m
4:36PM1.53m
6:30AM1.55m
5:20PM1.44m
7:45AM1.46m
6:25PM1.33m
Low Tide
8:51PM0.12m
9:17AM0.53m
9:24PM0.05m
9:52AM0.62m
9:59PM0.03m
10:30AM0.72m
10:40PM0.06m
11:11AM0.83m
11:27PM0.14m
12:04PM0.93m
00:25AM0.25m
1:21PM1.00m
1:42AM0.37m
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Temp °C
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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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