Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.7°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,343 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Wye River, but it’s a slow burner at first. The early sessions are a bit average, but if you’ve got patience, there’s some absolute gems waiting for you, especially toward the end of the first week and into the second.

The first real surf windows kick off Thursday the 27th of August. Thursday morning is looking clean with a 3ft swell from the WSW, period at 12 seconds, and light NNW winds. Wave energy is moderate (547). It’s small but rideable for beginners. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with light cross-onshore winds.

Friday the 28th sees a jump in size, but the wind is messy. 5ft to 8ft from the WSW and SW, but with cross and cross-onshore breezes, it’s choppy and not great. A bit of a write-off for clean surfing.

Saturday the 29th is similar – 6ft to 6ft swell, but the wind stays cross-shore, keeping that cross-chop in the water. Not the best, but you could scratch around.

Now, Sunday the 30th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is clean with a 7ft SW swell, 13 second period, and a cross-off wind. The combined energy is strong (1642). This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

But the real standout... Monday the 31st of August. Absolute magic. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with an 8ft SW groundswell – period of 14 seconds. That’s a serious swell with very strong energy (3173). The afternoon is even better: 10ft from the SW, period stretching to 17 seconds, and glassy conditions. The wave energy is massive (4606). This is the best day of the whole forecast for experienced surfers. Clean, powerful, long-period lines. The river mouth and reef setups at Wye River will be handling this beautifully. Just be aware, with a long-period swell like that, it’ll be proper at the point and reef, and the sets will have some real weight.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps it going. Morning has fresh offshore winds (19 mph from the NW) with a 7ft SW swell, 15 second period. It’s clean and punchy. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

The rest of the first week stays consistent with 7ft to 8ft SW swell and clean conditions most days up to Thursday the 3rd. Good, solid, everyday surf.

Now, brace yourselves. Friday the 4th of September – we’ve got an absolute beast of a swell. 18ft from the WSW, 14 second period, and the energy reading is off the charts (18129). The wind is cross-off and clean. This is severe, massive swell. This is only for expert surfers, and honestly, it might be too big for the break itself. The afternoon is the same size, with the energy reading hitting 20565. Look, this is more of a spectacle than a safe paddle. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach.

Saturday the 5th is still big at 13ft to 12ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit of a washing machine. Sunday the 6th is another monster day: 16ft to 20ft from the WSW, with periods of 14 to 16 seconds. The energy is immense (9507 to 33361). The wind is offshore again, so it’s clean, but again, it’s too big for anyone but the most experienced. The afternoon might be unsurfable.

The second week continues with big, powerful swells. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are in the 10ft to 18ft range, with periods of 16 seconds. The energy stays very strong. The wind is often cross or cross-off. It’s raw, powerful, and challenging.

Wednesday the 9th of September is another standout. 15ft from the SW, 17 second period, with light offshore winds. The energy is massive (10169). This is clean, relentless, heavy swell. Experts only.

The final few days, Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th, keep the size up at 10ft to 15ft, with the 11th offering a 15ft WSW swell, 17 second period, and a cross-off breeze. The energy is enormous (18294). Another day for the big-wave crew.

So, if you’re a beginner, the best window is the early small stuff on Thursday the 27th. For the experienced surfer, Monday the 31st of August is the true standout – glassy, powerful, and clean. And for the experts, the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 11th of September offer massive, heavy, world-class conditions. Be smart, be safe, and know your limits.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:41AM1.46m
10:48PM1.16m
12:17PM1.53m
11:55PM1.27m
12:47PM1.59m
00:45AM1.41m
1:15PM1.63m
1:27AM1.54m
1:41PM1.65m
2:05AM1.66m
2:06PM1.66m
2:43AM1.75m
2:32PM1.66m
3:21AM1.79m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.90m
5:15AM0.50m
6:33PM0.77m
6:07AM0.46m
7:00PM0.62m
6:51AM0.42m
7:27PM0.48m
7:30AM0.41m
7:53PM0.34m
8:07AM0.43m
8:21PM0.21m
8:42AM0.47m
8:51PM0.12m
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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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