Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here at Wye River (river/reef). The water temp is sitting at 57°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start coming up, with a long gap of no real surf to speak of from now until the end of the month. The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 27th of August morning. It’s small, with a 3ft swell from the WSW, but with glassy conditions, it’s a little something for the beginners. The swell energy is moderate (547), so don’t expect much push. The afternoon goes cross-on and drops off, so that’s it for the day.

Friday the 28th of August morning sees a jump up to 8ft from the WSW, period around 13 seconds, and the wind is cross-off out of the west at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (4432), but this is getting into the territory where it’s more for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-on wind.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are both cross-shore and a bit choppy, with solid 6ft to 8ft swell from the SW. Decent enough for a paddle if you’re keen, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Monday the 31st of August is a standout. The morning is glassy, with an 8ft, 14-second groundswell from the SW and strong energy (2949). The afternoon is even glassier, with 8ft from the same direction and energy at 3008. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, clean, and with that longer period, the sets will have some punch. For a river/reef setup, this should line up nicely.

Tuesday the 1st of September is clean with a fresh offshore wind, but the swell drops a bit. Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon sees a big jump to 12ft from the WSW, with clean conditions and very strong energy (7915). This is getting big, and the period is 14 seconds, so it’s a solid groundswell.

The real standout though, and I mean this one, is Sunday the 6th of September morning. We’re looking at an 12ft swell from the WSW, period 13 seconds, and the wind is gentle offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The energy is massive (6697). This is exceptional surf for expert surfers, with clean, lined-up waves. This is the one you want to circle on the calendar.

The week after that stays big, with swells up to 18ft on the 9th of September, but that’s getting too big for any paddle surfing, and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean but massive. The 11th of September Friday morning brings it back to a more manageable 12ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, clean and glassy offshore wind. This is another excellent session for the experienced crew.

So, if you’re a beginner, aim for the 27th of August morning. For the experienced, the 31st of August, the 6th of September, and the 11th of September are your best bets. Keep an eye on that Sunday the 6th, it’s the real standout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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780
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1915
1583
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2288
2570
2004
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2120
1568
2085
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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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