
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 13,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 19s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (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 have a look at what's on the cards for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are a wash with messy cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there. We have to wait until Wednesday the 9th, but that's a no-go too – a massive 13ft to 15ft SW swell with a fresh cross-onshore wind is just a blown-out mess. The combined energy is through the roof (10157 to 13573), but it's raw and ugly. Unless you're a madman, stay on the beach.
Thursday the 10th is still marginal. The swell is still huge at 13ft to 12ft, dropping a bit, but with a moderate cross-shore wind, it's a lumpy, cross-chop affair. The energy is still high (8671 to 6649), but the quality isn't there for a good paddle.
Finally, we get a window. The standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 12th. Morning has an 8ft SW swell (3040 combined energy) with a light NE cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon is a dream – 8ft SW swell, glassy conditions with an easterly breeze. That's as clean as it gets. For a river/reef setup, a long period swell of 15 seconds from the SW is a cracking combination. It's a bit on the big side for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is the session to circle. Crowds are possible there, so get in early.
Sunday the 13th is still good, with a cleaner 5ft to 5ft SW swell and a moderate offshore from the north. The energy has dropped to a more manageable 1108 to 1068. It's a fun, clean day but not the standout that Saturday was.
The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 14th morning has a clean 5ft swell with a cross-offshore breeze, but it gets messy in the afternoon. Tuesday the 15th to Wednesday the 16th sees a return of big, lumpy cross-onshore 12ft to 13ft swells with high energy – not great. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are the next promising blip: a clean 6ft to 6ft SW swell with a solid offshore wind from the north to northwest. The energy is moderate (955 to 1707), making for some clean, fun waves. From there, the outlook gets a bit messy again with cross-shore winds and marginal conditions right through to the end of the forecast on September 22nd.
So, the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday the 12th. Don't miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
392 | 695 | 757 | 1342 | 3088 | 4896 | 6953 | 12406 | 12635 | 8161 | 6158 | 3580 | 2606 | 3221 | 4412 | 2897 | 2140 | 2035 | 1384 | 1055 | 827 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:20PM1.44m | 7:45AM1.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.93m | 00:25AM0.25m | 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 | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
392 | 151 | 757 | 940 | 3088 | 94 | 2968 | 12406 | 12635 | 8161 | 6158 | 3580 | 2606 | 3221 | 4412 | 2897 | 2140 | 2035 | 1384 | 1055 | 827 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 19 | S 16 | — | S 15 |
73 | 48 | 627 | 1342 | — | 5 | 194 | 229 | 192 | 288 | 167 | — | — | 52 | 77 | 4 | — | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 346 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 |
259 | 695 | — | — | 9 | 4896 | 6953 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 224 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 532 | 674 | 1187 | 525 | 224 | 108 | 4 | 23 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
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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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