Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here, with a look at what's on the menu for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

We're kicking off with a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty average, with onshore winds and small, weak swell making it a tough go. But don't write it off just yet – the back half of the first week and into the weekend is where this forecast really starts to cook.

The real standout window starts on Friday afternoon, the 21st. We've got long-period groundswell building in from the WSW, with the swell height pushing up to 8 ft. Combined wave energy is sitting at 4438 (moderate to strong energy), and with the wind holding straight offshore from the west under some clouds, it's going to be absolutely pumping. This is a river/reef setup, so that long 14-second period swell is going to wrap in beautifully, giving you some proper shaped waves. It's big enough to weed out the beginners though – this one's for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 22nd brings more size, with 10 ft from the SW in the morning, but it gets a bit wind-affected in the arvo as a cross-shore kicks in. The real magic moment might actually be Sunday the 23rd. Morning looks clean with a light cross-off breeze from the NW on 8 ft swell, then Sunday afternoon turns glassy with that 7 ft SW groundswell and almost no wind at all. With energy at 2474, that's a solid session on your hands.

After that, things get messy again through the middle of the week with onshore winds and poor conditions. The next possible highlight is on September 1st, which is the Tuesday after next. That morning brings clean conditions, a 7 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and hardly any wind. Combined energy of 1732 means there's plenty of push, but at that size it's still manageable for the more confident intermediate. However, it's a long way out, so treat that one as promising but not locked in.

Water temps are about average for the time of year, so you won't need anything too special for a wetsuit.

Oh, and keep in mind – when the swell is like that Sunday with the glassy conditions and 7 ft, the river mouth setup at Wye River can get a bit of a crowd. It's a spot that sees people, so if you've got the flexibility, it's worth getting out early.

So, if you're looking to paddle, clear your calendar for Friday arvo the 21st and Sunday the 23rd. And maybe keep an eye on that first Tuesday of September.

Rusty.

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