Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.8° 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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 19s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's talk waves. The next 16 days are a bit of a rollercoaster, but there are some solid windows if you play it right. We've got a good SW groundswell pattern moving through, and the key is picking out the moments when the wind isn't going to wreck it.

First up, we're at Wye River. This spot is a river/reef break, so it likes a long-period SW swell. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Monday the 10th starts us off with a 7ft SW groundswell. The period is a solid 19 seconds, which is some serious long-period energy. Morning is the go-to with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate, but the surf should be excellent for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets sloppy with a fresh cross-onshore, so get your fill early.

Tuesday the 11th sees similar size, but the period drops to 14 seconds. Morning is iffy, but the afternoon cleans up with a moderate offshore wind. That's your window.

Now, brace yourselves. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are when it gets serious. We're talking 12ft to 13ft of SW to WSW groundswell. The energy readings are strong, well into four digits. This is powerful, heavy water. The winds are cross-offshore, keeping things clean, but this is big, expert-only surf. If you're not confident, stay on the beach. The period is 16-17 seconds, so it's got a ton of push.

Friday the 14th is the crown jewel of this swell. The morning is firing. You've got a 13ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong, and the conditions are exceptional for experts. This is the one. The afternoon, though, it falls apart with a cross-shore chop.

The weekend, the 15th and 16th, is a skip. The swell is still big at 10ft and 8ft, but the winds turn onshore and it gets lumpy. Not worth it.

We hit a lull from the 17th to the 20th. The swell drops, and the winds are messy. But there's hope. On Tuesday the 18th, we get a couple of glassy windows. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and no wind. The afternoon is smaller at 4ft but with a longer 18-second period. Clean, but small. Longboard territory.

The 19th has some clean, small waves in the morning with a 5ft SW swell and light cross-offshore winds.

The next real standout is Friday the 21st. The morning is clean, but the afternoon is the pick. We've got a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a light offshore wind. Clean and with some punch. This is worth the wait.

The 22nd and 23rd have more clean, moderate surf in the 5ft to 6ft range, but with more wind. Still surfable, but you'll be doing some work.

Finally, Tuesday the 25th shows promise. A 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period and light winds. Looks clean, but it's a long way out, so let's call it promising but not locked in.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are big and powerful, but Friday the 14th morning is the true standout – experts only. The other clear winner is Friday the 21st afternoon. It's smaller but should be clean and fun for everyone. The rest is a waiting game.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.3
SW
20
2.1
SW
19
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2.1
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14
2.1
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3.5
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16
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1299
3140
2657
1783
1812
1665
2193
5667
9330
7278
8502
8052
6215
8722
6285
4101
3313
3181
2598
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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WNW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
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High Tide
8:13AM1.52m
6:33PM1.39m
9:40AM1.53m
7:57PM1.31m
10:57AM1.58m
9:46PM1.30m
11:55AM1.65m
11:20PM1.38m
12:41PM1.72m
00:31AM1.50m
1:20PM1.76m
1:29AM1.61m
Low Tide
00:48AM0.16m
1:40PM1.05m
1:58AM0.21m
3:22PM1.06m
3:20AM0.25m
4:57PM0.96m
4:41AM0.25m
6:01PM0.79m
5:50AM0.24m
6:50PM0.60m
6:48AM0.25m
7:32PM0.42m
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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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