Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.6° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 (Jul 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

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Alright crew, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Wye River (river/reef), so let’s get into it. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.

The main event kicks off later this week and really gets going. We start with a solid, powerful groundswell. Thursday morning brings a 10ft SW swell with a long 15-second period, packing a massive punch (4027 combined energy). It’s a bit raw with a light cross-shore wind, but it’s more of a set-up day. The real magic starts Friday. Friday morning, the swell drops slightly to 8ft from the SW but with a superb 16-second period (3212 energy). The wind is light, offshore from the NW, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is excellent for experienced surfers—the power and shape will be there, but that size is not for beginners. Friday afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions with an 8ft SW swell. This is the standout of the first few days, no question.

Saturday keeps the quality high. Morning sees a 6ft SW swell (1334 energy) with clean, offshore NNW winds. Drop offs will be smooth, and the waves will have plenty of push. Saturday afternoon has a 6ft WSW swell, but it’s glassy with light easterly breezes—a perfect setup for a fun session.

Sunday and Monday offer smaller, but still very clean conditions with glassy windows and offshore breezes, holding waist to chest-high waves. It’s a great time for all levels to get out.

Then we hit a bit of a rough patch. Around July 24th (Thursday and Friday), a strong SW wind kicks up, putting a cross-chop on the 10ft swell—it’s messy and not worth paddling out for. That period of poor wind continues into the weekend of the 25th and 26th with strong cross-onshore winds making it ugly.

The Big Standout: Look further ahead to Monday, July 27th. This is the one to circle. The afternoon session is an absolute cracker: a massive 10ft WSW swell (5114 combined energy) with a steady, moderate offshore breeze from the NNW. For experienced surfers, this is about as good as it gets—powerful, clean, and with that long groundswell period. It’ll be proper, but this is for experts only given the size.

After that, the action continues but with trade-offs. The 29th (Wednesday afternoon) shapes up nicely with 8ft SW swell and clean light winds—another great session for those in the know. The last few days of the month see the swell dropping back down, with some cleaner windows but less power.

Remember, with a period around 15-16 seconds, those long groundswells at Wye River will have plenty of energy and long lulls between sets. Paddling out will be easier, but the shape will be best for experienced surfers on the reef setup. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get out there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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16
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2.2
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1.9
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0.9
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0.6
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1.6
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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2708
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1330
946
563
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233
246
587
314
476
540
867
359
486
455
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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5
NW
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NW
0
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High Tide
11:11PM1.38m
1:00PM1.83m
00:24AM1.46m
1:43PM1.86m
1:29AM1.54m
2:22PM1.87m
2:26AM1.59m
2:58PM1.85m
3:20AM1.62m
3:33PM1.80m
4:10AM1.61m
4:05PM1.72m
4:58AM1.57m
4:36PM1.63m
Low Tide
5:53AM0.07m
7:06PM0.72m
6:52AM0.08m
7:53PM0.56m
7:45AM0.14m
8:36PM0.41m
8:33AM0.23m
9:17PM0.30m
9:18AM0.35m
9:57PM0.23m
10:01AM0.48m
10:35PM0.21m
10:42AM0.62m
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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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