Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 04 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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 15,127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dive into the Wye River surf outlook for the next 16 days.

We’ve got a classic Wye River pulse on the way, but it’s a real mixed bag of big, powerful SW groundswells and tricky wind. The water temp is sitting around 57°F, which is just a touch above the norm for this time of year, so warmer than you might expect. The real action will be for the experienced crew, because this wave energy is next level.

The first worthwhile surf kicks off on Friday afternoon, the 4th of September. It’s a big, clean, 11.5-ft SW groundswell from the south-west with a solid 16-second period and a strong offshore NNW breeze. The combined energy is massive at 6206, so this is a lot of ocean moving. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, but at this size, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Wye is a river/reef setup, so that long-period groundswell will be lining up nicely, but the crowd will be a factor.

Saturday the 5th gets interesting but messy. Morning hangs on with an 8.2-ft SW swell (15s period) but a 30 km/h cross-offshore wind from the NW keeps it clean enough. The real standout is Saturday afternoon: a massive 14.8-ft WSW swell with a 15s period and a combined energy reading of 13294 – that’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is a strong 35 km/h cross-offshore from the WNW, so it’s rideable, but you’re going to want a big board and a lot of experience. The rating is good, but it’s a brute.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. The swell is 8.2-ft but the wind shifts to a cross-shore, creating chop. The scores are low.

Monday the 7th is poor. The swell drops to 5.6-ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy and sloppy. Not worth your time.

Tuesday the 8th is a bit of a hidden gem. The morning is clean and glassy with a 4.9-ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. This is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is 2288. It’s small, but glassy, and that long period will wrap into the reef well. The afternoon builds to 7.5-ft with a 17s period, but a light cross-shore wind creeps in.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see the swell pump back up to 13.1-ft and 14.8-ft, but the wind is a heavy cross-onshore. The combined energy peaks at 15393 on Wednesday afternoon. Despite the size, the onshore wind makes it a lumpy, choppy mess. This is more of a kiteboarder’s ocean than a paddle surfer’s dream.

Friday the 11th is marginal. The swell is still 9.8-ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the scores reflect that.

Saturday the 12th is a clear winner. The morning is glassy with an 8.2-ft SW swell and a 16-second period, and the combined energy is 3456. This is a standout moment. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is light from the SE, glassy, and the swell is solid. This is the best morning of the whole run.

Sunday the 13th is a clean, fun day. A 7.2-ft SW swell (15s) with a clean cross-offshore NNE wind. Both morning and afternoon are clean. This is a solid, consistent day.

Monday the 14th is a fade. The swell drops to 4.9-ft with a 30 km/h offshore wind, but it’s small and the wind is fresh. The afternoon is a write-off.

From Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th, the surf goes flat. The swell drops to 1.6-ft and 2.0-ft, and the wind is poor. There’s a gap of three days with no real surf on offer.

Friday the 18th is small and glassy again, but the swell is only 3.0-ft. Not much to write home about.

The real standout for the second week is Saturday the 19th of September. The morning brings a 9.8-ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a combined energy of 5233. The afternoon is the best of the whole run: a 9.8-ft SW swell with a 19-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 7588. The conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is a very long-period groundswell, so it will be a proper, lined-up wave at Wye, but it’s a big, dangerous swell.

The crowds are possible at Wye, especially on the standout days, but the size will sort the men from the boys.

Stay safe, and get the good ones.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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3.5
SW
16
3
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16
2.5
SW
15
4.5
WSW
15
4
SW
11
2.5
SW
14
2.5
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14
1.8
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13
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12
1.6
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13
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19
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18
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17
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16
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16
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5
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18
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4
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16
3.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6206
4896
3185
9163
3525
2670
2450
1086
868
784
723
1342
3088
3311
7113
15127
14237
10808
7847
5022
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
N
30
NW
35
WNW
35
WSW
15
WSW
20
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20
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20
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15
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High Tide
4:43AM1.74m
4:00PM1.59m
5:32AM1.65m
4:36PM1.53m
6:30AM1.55m
5:20PM1.44m
7:45AM1.46m
6:25PM1.33m
9:15AM1.44m
8:14PM1.26m
10:32AM1.47m
10:12PM1.31m
Low Tide
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
3:11PM0.97m
3:17AM0.45m
4:42PM0.83m
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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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