Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days for Wye River. It’s a river/reef setup, beginner-friendly, fairly consistent, and the optimum swell direction is SSE. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year, so no shock to the system.
We kick off with a bang on Wednesday, July 15. The morning is looking exceptional for the experts. We’ve got a solid 13ft swell from the WSW, packing a ton of energy (8943) and a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with the wind cross-off from the W at 9 mph, the waves will be clean and powerful. The afternoon drops to 12ft, still significant, but the score drops – likely a tide issue. This is the standout session of the whole window for the experienced crew.
Moving into Thursday, July 16, the swell dips to 10ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, but the wind turns cross and then cross-on, making it a bit messy. Still a lot of energy (4030), but the quality is marginal. Friday, July 17, is a beauty. Morning brings 8ft SW swell, period out to 16 seconds, and a clean offshore from the NW at 3 mph. The afternoon goes glassy. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers.
Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, see the swell dropping steadily from 6ft to 3ft, but the winds are glassy or offshore. These are great for the beginner to intermediate surfer, with clean, forgiving waves. The energy levels drop from 1311 down to 444, but it’s fun.
Monday, July 20, through Wednesday, July 22, is a stretch of clean, offshore winds but smaller swells, mostly between 3ft and 5ft. The energy is moderate (333 to 845). Good for a longboard or a groveler, but nothing to write home about.
Then we hit a rough patch. Thursday, July 23, sees the swell jump back to 10ft, but with a strong cross-shore wind at 19 mph, it’s lumpy and messy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, have 10ft to 12ft swell (6966 energy), but the wind is cross-on or cross-off, making it marginal. Strong energy, but not clean.
Sunday, July 26, through Tuesday, July 28, the swell backs off to 6ft and smaller, with clean conditions. Monday, July 27, is a solid day for a beginner with a 4ft swell and clean cross-off wind. Tuesday, July 28, drops to just 2ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, which is a tiny, drawn-out swell. Not much push.
The final days, Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, bring a bit of a rebound. The morning of July 30 stands out: 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore from the N at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (961), but the conditions are clean and the forecast is solid. The afternoon of July 30 jumps to 6ft from the WSW with a 13-second period and a gentle offshore wind – that’s an excellent session for experienced surfers to wrap things up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5711 | 4102 | 3372 | 3746 | 3900 | 2708 | 3172 | 2963 | 1999 | 1428 | 946 | 520 | 330 | 187 | 246 | 587 | 314 | 476 | 368 | 623 | 702 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.77m | 11:11PM1.38m | 1:00PM1.83m | 00:24AM1.46m | 1:43PM1.86m | 1:29AM1.54m | 2:22PM1.87m | 2:26AM1.59m | 2:58PM1.85m | 3:20AM1.62m | 3:33PM1.80m | 4:10AM1.61m | 4:05PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.87m | 5:53AM0.07m | 7:06PM0.72m | 6:52AM0.08m | 7:53PM0.56m | 7:45AM0.14m | 8:36PM0.41m | 8:33AM0.23m | 9:17PM0.30m | 9:18AM0.35m | 9:57PM0.23m | 10:01AM0.48m | 10:35PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 3232 | 2719 | 3372 | 3746 | 3900 | 2708 | 3172 | 2963 | 1999 | 1428 | 946 | 520 | 330 | 187 | 129 | 587 | 314 | 476 | 368 | 623 | 702 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 68 | 91 | 46 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 125 | 173 | 135 | 88 | 33 | 107 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 10 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 61 | 131 | 246 | 5 | 19 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 5711 | 4102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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