Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 13,091 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 4.5m 18s 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, your local eyes on the water. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell lining up for Wye River, but it’s going to take a few days to settle into something truly special. The first few days are a bit of a write-off due to strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions, so don’t rush out the door just yet. Things start to clean up nicely from Friday the 11th onward, with a stretch of excellent surf on the cards.

The week kicks off Tuesday the 8th with a 5 ft SW swell, but a light cross-shore breeze keeps it marginal. The swell builds through Wednesday the 9th, hitting 15 ft by the afternoon, but that’s accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore wind and a combined energy reading of 24969 – that’s a lot of power, but the wind and size make it a no-go for paddle surfing. Thursday the 10th is still messy with cross-onshore winds and 13 ft to 12 ft SW swell. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

Then Friday the 11th morning rolls in with a glassy 8 ft SW groundswell, period 14 seconds, and a light wind from the south-southwest. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch on the mild side. The combined energy is 2606, and it’s an excellent window for experienced surfers. By Friday afternoon, the wind swings south and goes offshore, with 10 ft SW swell. Saturday the 12th is a cracker: glassy both morning and afternoon, with 8 ft and 8 ft SW swell, period 15 seconds, and combined energy around 3000. This is the standout period for clean, powerful waves.

Sunday the 13th keeps the quality high with a moderate offshore wind from the north and north-northwest, 6 ft to 5 ft SW swell, and clean conditions. The combined energy drops to 1142 by the afternoon, but it’s still very good surf. Monday the 14th sees a drop in size to 4 ft, and the wind turns cross-offshore, so it’s only marginal. Tuesday the 15th is mostly poor with cross-onshore winds and chopped-up 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell.

The second week picks up fast. Wednesday the 16th is a beauty: glassy all day, with 8 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell, period 16 seconds, and combined energy around 2864 to 3670. Excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 17th keeps it clean with offshore winds and 7 ft to 7 ft SW swell. Friday the 18th is similar, with light offshore winds and 6 ft to 6 ft SW swell, glassy in the afternoon. Saturday the 19th is a standout: glassy morning with 8 ft SW swell, then a solid 12 ft WSW groundswell in the afternoon with a gentle offshore breeze and combined energy of 5378. That’s a big, clean swell for the experienced crew. The run ends on Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st with cross-shore winds and 8 ft to 10 ft SW swell, which is still rideable but not as clean. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd finish strong with offshore winds and clean 8 ft to 8 ft SW swell, combined energy up to 6312.

The best on offer is Saturday the 19th afternoon – the combination of 12 ft WSW groundswell, gentle offshore wind, and glassy conditions makes it the pick of the whole 16-day window. The Saturday the 12th glassy sessions are a close second. Wye River’s a river/reef setup, so it handles that long-period groundswell well, and the offshore directions are ideal for the spot. It can get crowded sometimes, so keep an eye out for company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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Sunday
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Monday
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1.5
SW
18
2.3
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17
3
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16
3.5
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16
4.5
SW
18
4.5
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4
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3.5
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16
3
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15
2.5
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16
2.5
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2.1
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1.6
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15
1.4
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14
1.2
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13
1.1
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13
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1342
3088
4263
6454
13091
12206
8161
5937
3629
2606
3420
4547
3022
2482
2231
1675
1138
821
511
386
372
Wind (km/h)
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SW
20
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
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20
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10
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High Tide
6:25PM1.33m
9:15AM1.44m
8:14PM1.26m
10:32AM1.47m
10:12PM1.31m
11:29AM1.53m
11:35PM1.45m
12:12PM1.59m
00:34AM1.60m
12:49PM1.63m
1:22AM1.72m
1:23PM1.65m
2:03AM1.80m
Low Tide
1:21PM1.00m
1:42AM0.37m
3:11PM0.97m
3:17AM0.45m
4:42PM0.83m
4:44AM0.45m
5:40PM0.64m
5:50AM0.44m
6:24PM0.45m
6:43AM0.42m
7:03PM0.29m
7:27AM0.42m
7:38PM0.18m
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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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