Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Wye River. This is a river/reef setup, good for beginners when it’s small, but when it gets some size, it’s a different story. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. Wednesday the 8th is a bit of a write-off with cross-shore breeze and a messy 6ft to 8ft SW swell. The energy is strong (3325 to 3639), but the quality is poor. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday morning the 9th, though, is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The energy is still solid (1417). This is a standout for the more experienced crew – the reef will handle that long period nicely, and the conditions will be pristine. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a beauty.

Friday morning the 10th is another cracker. Offshore wind from the NNW, a clean 6ft SW swell, again with that 15-second period. Energy is still strong (1343). This is the pick of the week for clean, lined-up waves.

Saturday the 11th drops off quickly. The swell drops to 4ft to 5ft, and while the wind is offshore, the energy is weak (696 to 791). Not a lot of push.

Now, hold on to your board. Sunday the 12th sees a massive jump in size. A 16ft SW swell hits in the morning, with a 13-second period and cross-off wind. The energy is huge (11090). This is for experts only – way too big for anyone else. The afternoon drops to 15ft, still massive. The setup looks more like a kite session than a paddle session, to be honest.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th keep the size up, with 12ft to 15ft swells. Tuesday afternoon is the absolute standout of the whole 16-day window. A 15ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, clean cross-off wind, and exceptional energy (12960). The conditions are about as good as they get for the big-wave crew. This is a day for the experienced only.

Wednesday the 15th turns sour. Cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions ruin the 12ft swell. A day to skip.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are a nice reset. Glassy conditions, 8ft to 10ft SW swells, with long periods (14-17 seconds). The energy is strong (2088 to 4835). These are excellent days for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful waves.

The weekend of the 18th and 19th holds offshore winds and solid 7ft to 8ft swells, then it fades. By Monday the 20th, we’re down to 3ft to 4ft, and the energy is weak (399 to 915). The last few days of the forecast are marginal, with small, weak swells and poor winds.

The real standout is Tuesday the 14th afternoon – that’s the one to circle. And if you missed it, the Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th mornings are a solid backup.

Rusty

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