Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.4° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,971 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are gonna fire up. The first surf worth paddling out for kicks off Sunday, July 19th. It’s not huge, with 3ft of swell from the WSW, but the 13-second period means there’s some proper energy behind it (combined swell energy of 572). The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The big winner here is the wind: near glassy conditions on Sunday morning, turning into full glass by the afternoon. That’s going to make for some smooth, clean waves at Wye River, which is a river/reef setup. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with that offshore NNW wind and small swell, it’s perfect for a long session. You might have some company though – the crowds are listed as “sometimes.”

Come Monday, July 20th, the swell picks up a notch to 4ft, still from the WSW, with a very long 16-second period (groundswell). That’s a lot of energy for the size (combined energy of 721). The wind stays offshore from the NNW, so expect clean, well-shaped waves. The longer period might make it a bit fat on the beach breaks, but Wye River’s reef and river mouth should handle it beautifully. This is a standout.

Tuesday, July 21st is the real gem of the first week. We’re looking at 6ft of SW swell, with a 13-second period and solid energy (1144). The wind is still offshore NNW and light. This is a classic combo: the size is getting up there for a fun session, not too big for most, and the wind is going to groom it to perfection. That’s your pick of the week.

Now, things get a bit gnarly from Wednesday, July 22nd. The swell jumps, but the wind swings cross-shore and picks up. Wednesday afternoon sees 7ft of SW swell but strong 25 km/h winds, making it a bit of a mess. Thursday, July 23rd is a monster: 13ft of SW swell with a 14-second period (combined energy over 10,000). That’s serious power, but with 35 km/h cross-shore winds, it’s going to be lumpy and challenging – only for the very experienced. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a relaxed paddle session.

Friday, July 24th morning is still big at 12ft, but the wind drops to a cross-off from the WNW, which cleans things up. Then Friday afternoon sees the biggest swell of the run: 16ft from the SW. That’s huge, with extreme energy (over 15,000). That’s expert territory only, even if the wind is cross-off.

Over the weekend of July 25th and 26th, the swell drops back slightly but stays solid (12ft to 8ft). The wind is messy on Saturday, but Sunday the 26th offers a window of cleaner conditions with lighter cross-off wind. The swell is 8ft with a 12-second period – still a big, powerful wave. That Sunday morning (26th) is actually a good call for experienced surfers, with cleaner conditions.

Into the following week, from Monday, July 27th, the swell backs right off to around 3ft-4ft, but we get a fantastic run of offshore winds from the NNW, with clean conditions. Tuesday, July 28th has a very long 16-second swell again, but there’s a tricky period with strong offshore winds (30 km/h) that could make things a bit bumpy. Still, the energy is there (1102).

From Wednesday, July 29th onward, the outlook turns poor. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, the swell stays up (8ft–13ft), and the quality is shot. From July 30th through to August 3rd, it’s all “poor” with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The combined swell energy is still high, but it’s not surfable for a good wave. This area can go quiet like this, so it’s not a huge surprise.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Tuesday, July 21st for a solid, clean, offshore session, and Monday, July 20th for a classic long-period groundswell with clean conditions. After that, it’s a mixed bag of big, windy surf, then a few days of small clean waves, before it all goes to crap.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:58PM1.85m
3:20AM1.62m
3:33PM1.80m
4:10AM1.61m
4:05PM1.72m
4:58AM1.57m
4:36PM1.63m
5:45AM1.52m
5:05PM1.53m
6:35AM1.47m
5:35PM1.43m
7:33AM1.41m
6:06PM1.34m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.30m
9:18AM0.35m
9:57PM0.23m
10:01AM0.48m
10:35PM0.21m
10:42AM0.62m
11:12PM0.23m
11:23AM0.75m
11:49PM0.28m
12:06PM0.88m
00:29AM0.34m
12:58PM0.98m
1:15AM0.39m
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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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