Wye River surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wye River sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wye River this week:

The surf forecast for Wye River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 8th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
2.4
WSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)121211111111121212151514131313121012111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)403344338377371422614723603158515421253102112998381594143319771154884648
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
S
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
S
10
N
20
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
15
ENE
5
WSW
25
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
10
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
1.40
2:27AM
1.88
1:53PM
1.47
3:08AM
1.90
2:52PM
1.52
3:45AM
1.88
3:45PM
1.55
4:20AM
1.85
4:36PM
1.55
4:52AM
1.78
5:24PM
1.53
5:22AM
1.70
6:12PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.03
8:35AM
0.68
8:17PM
0.06
9:19AM
0.55
9:06PM
0.13
10:00AM
0.44
9:51PM
0.23
10:39AM
0.35
10:33PM
0.36
11:17AM
0.30
11:13PM
0.51
11:53AM
0.29
11:53PM
0.65
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:51-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171816192018292828212015212422171714141515
Feels °C (?)15161418181728272720181419242110108121212
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The above surf forecast table for Wye River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Wye River is 69 km (43 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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