Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast.

We’ve got a mix of conditions over the next 16 days, but there are a couple of windows that look really promising. Water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there.

The first real call is Friday morning, July 10th at Wye River. The swell is 6ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, meaning proper groundswell with plenty of push. The wind is light and offshore from the N, so the waves will be clean, with decent shape. Combined energy is strong at 1387, so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is a solid option for experienced surfers, but the long period means it’ll be better on the point and reef sections – it might close out a bit on the beach. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind.

Friday afternoon holds up too, with 5ft SW swell and still offshore, but the morning is the pick for cleaner conditions.

Sunday, July 12th sees a big jump in size. The morning has 12ft swell from the WSW, and the afternoon pumps up to 13ft from the SW, with combined energy hitting 5374. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a cross-offshore, so it’s not totally clean, but manageable. Honestly, at 13ft, this is expert-only territory, and even then, the break is a river/reef setup, so it might handle it better than a beach. The weather is a bit rough with rain showers though.

Monday, July 13th is still big, with 10ft to 12ft SW swell and strong offshore wind. Combined energy is over 4000. This is another one for experienced surfers only. The offshore wind will keep it looking good, but it’s a big swell.

Now, the real standout, and I mean the *big* one, is Tuesday, July 14th. The swell is a massive 18ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is off the charts at 24642. That’s a serious amount of power. The forecast notes that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, and I’d agree. This is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a cross-shore wind, which will make it lumpy and dangerous. Only the most experienced, daring surfers should even look at it. This is more of a spectacle than a session.

Wednesday, July 15th drops back to 10ft SW swell, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean. The energy is still strong at 4099.

Friday, July 17th brings a real gem. The morning is glassy, with a 7ft SW swell and a 16-second period. Combined energy is 2368. The wind is almost nothing, glassy conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The waves will have serious shape and power, and with no wind, it’ll be perfection. The afternoon is also good at 7ft with a light cross-offshore breeze.

Saturday, July 18th keeps the run going with 6ft SW swell and moderate offshore wind. Energy is 1804. Clean, consistent, and good shape. This is a very solid day.

Saturday and Sunday, July 19th-20th, the swell drops off, and the wind gets stronger. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday, July 22nd sees a return of solid energy, with 4ft SW swell but a 16-second period. Combined energy is 1238. Light cross-offshore wind. A good option for a quiet session.

Thursday, July 23rd is the final big call. The morning is glassy with a 10ft SW swell from a very long 17-second period. Combined energy is 5112. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is glassy, the waves will be powerful and lined up. This is a proper groundswell event, and the point/reef setup will be the place to be. The afternoon is also glassy at 10ft.

Friday, July 24th stays big with 12ft SW swell, but the period drops to 12-14 seconds. Energy is still high at 5013. Light cross-offshore wind. Another day for the experts.

So, to sum it up: the two best windows are Friday morning, July 17th for the glassy, perfect 7ft swell, and Thursday morning, July 23rd for the glassy, powerful 10ft groundswell. The 14th is a monster, but it’s too big for most.

Rusty.

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