Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 8,193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. The long-range models are starting to show some real exciting potential, but we’ve got a bit of a wait for the absolute standouts.
We're kickin' things off this Saturday morning, August 29th, at Wye River. It's already pumping with a solid 6 ft SW swell. The combined energy is a hefty 1500, so there's plenty of power in the water. Water temp's sitting at a comfortable 57°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. That light westerly wind, a cross-off, is going to keep the faces clean. It's a bit beefy for total beginners though – you'll want some experience for this.
Sunday the 30th sees the swell bumping up, hitting 8 ft by morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, but the wind swings cross-shore, making it a bit of a messy affair. Not the day to write home about.
Now, here's your early-week standout. Monday the 31st is shaping up to be a beauty. The swell holds at 8 ft from the SW, but the real magic is in the morning: absolute glass. Dead flat. The energy is climbing to 2685, so there's a lot of grunt behind those waves. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. The tide will be key, but if you’re in the water at sunrise, you’re in for a treat.
Tuesday the 1st of September swings the wind offshore from the NNW, keeping conditions clean with a 7 ft SW swell. A solid pick throughout the day.
But keep your eyes peeled for Wednesday the 2nd. The swell jumps to 10 ft in the morning and 12 ft in the afternoon from the WSW with a period of 15 seconds. The combined energy rockets up to 6190. The wind is a clean cross-off. Now, 12 ft is big. This is expert territory only. That long period (15 seconds) means it'll be a proper groundswell. At Wye, a river/reef setup, that's going to produce some proper, lined-up walls if you can handle the power. This could be the pick of the first week.
Thursday the 3rd is massive, with a 15 ft swell and combined energy over 11000. The wind is clean, but this is huge. This is for the charger crew and maybe even looks more suited for a kite session if the wind stays consistent.
We've got a run of days from the 4th to the 8th of September with solid, clean surf on offer most mornings, ranging from 8 ft to 8 ft, with those all-important offshore or cross-off winds. It's a consistent run.
Then, on Wednesday the 9th of September, we might see the best of the whole outlook. The forecast is calling for a 13 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 13086. Morning winds are light and cross-off from the WNW. This is exceptional, boundary-pushing stuff for expert surfers only. At over 8 ft, it’s not for the faint of heart. The long period makes this a serious groundswell event – expect powerful, organized sets.
After that, we settle down a bit. The 10th and 11th still have great conditions with clean 12 ft and then 7 ft SW swells, perfect for wrapping up the week. The 12th and 13th of September see another pulse of long-period SW swell in the 7 ft to 12 ft range with clean offshore winds, so don't pack your gear away just yet.
So, to sum it up: Monday the 31st morning is your early-week gold for experienced surfers. But the big one to circle on the calendar is Wednesday the 9th of September. If that holds, it’s going to be a day of reckoning for the crew at Wye River.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1500 | 1558 | 1417 | 1819 | 2076 | 2012 | 2289 | 2285 | 3212 | 2266 | 1393 | 1459 | 4096 | 4585 | 3436 | 7304 | 3419 | 2511 | 2063 | 2982 | 3357 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:59PM1.65m | 4:00AM1.79m | 3:28PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:17AM0.53m | 9:24PM0.05m | 9:52AM0.62m | 9:59PM0.03m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1500 | 1558 | 1417 | 1819 | 2076 | 2012 | 2289 | 2285 | 3212 | 2266 | 1393 | 1459 | 2089 | 2295 | 3436 | 3751 | 3419 | 2511 | 2063 | 2982 | 3357 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | NNE 4 | SW 18 | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | SW 17 | S 17 | S 16 |
— | 21 | 73 | 136 | 61 | 15 | 380 | 694 | — | — | 7 | 201 | 5 | — | 44 | 4 | — | — | 338 | 51 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 22 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 118 | 18 | 16 | — | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 |
— | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4096 | 4585 | — | 7304 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 202 |
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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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