
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up at Wye River over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but nothing to worry about. The first real surf worth paddling out for hits Monday afternoon, the 27th of July. The Wye River break is a river/reef setup, good for beginners, and it’s fairly consistent. There’s a 5ft swell coming from the SW with an 11-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW. That’s clean surf, and the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Combined energy is moderate at 838.
The real standout comes on Tuesday the 28th. Tuesday morning the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SW, period stretching to 13 seconds, and we’ve got a fresh offshore from the NNW at 19 mph. That’s clean, punchy, and the combined energy jumps to 1542. This is your pick of the first week—longer period groundswell, good for the point and reef here, and the offshore wind will keep it tidy. It’s a bit too big for total beginners, but intermediate and up will have a ball. Watch for crowds though, this spot can get busy.
Wednesday the 29th sees the swell max out at 15ft from the SW, but the wind swings cross-shore, bringing lumpy conditions. That’s expert territory only if anyone’s keen, but it’s not the cleanest 15ft you’ll ever see. Combined energy is massive at 10362 and 14849, so there’s plenty of power, but the chop will make it a chore.
After that, the swell drops back through the end of July and into early August. Thursday the 30th is 8ft with cross-off winds, clean enough but not a standout. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August offer smaller, cleaner options around 5ft to 6ft, with light winds. Saturday afternoon actually shapes up nicely—8ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, glassy offshore from the north, and clean. Combined energy is 3145. That’s a quality window but the long period will mean long waits between sets, and it’s best on the reef and river.
By Sunday the 2nd, fresh offshore winds are back with 7ft SW swell, 16-second period. Clean but windy. Monday the 3rd keeps 8ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds. Then Tuesday the 4th brings a glassy afternoon with 6ft SW swell—absolutely worth a session.
The next real highlight is Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning delivers 8ft from the SW with an 18-second period, light offshore from the NE, and combined energy of 4257. Clean, powerful, and consistent. That’s a standout day for experienced surfers. Thursday the 6th is smaller but glassy in the afternoon—5ft SW, zero wind, glassy as it gets.
After that, the swell fades for a few days. Friday the 7th through Saturday the 8th sees smaller 2ft to 4ft SW swell with very long periods (up to 23 seconds). Clean and offshore, but tiny. Good for a longboard or a cruise.
Sunday the 9th brings a pulse—6ft from the WSW, 16 seconds, moderate offshore from the NNW, combined energy 1839. That’s another good session, but it’s followed by a messy Sunday afternoon with strong cross-shore wind.
Monday the 10th of August is interesting but not for everyone. We’ve got 15ft from the WSW, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Combined energy is massive at 12823. This setup looks more like a kite surfing day unless you’re a serious charger. The beach and reef will be churning.
From the 11th onward, the swell drops and the wind turns cross-onshore. Not much to write home about. Overall, the best windows are Tuesday the 28th, Saturday the 1st of August afternoon, and Wednesday the 5th of August morning. Those are your standouts.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
600 | 1422 | 1185 | 2717 | 4790 | 10362 | 8263 | 3644 | 2076 | 2078 | 1112 | 880 | 710 | 700 | 603 | 3145 | 3791 | 2326 | 2146 | 2612 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:46PM1.18m | 11:15AM1.46m | 9:22PM1.14m | 12:08PM1.54m | 10:52PM1.16m | 12:48PM1.61m | 00:00AM1.22m | 1:21PM1.67m | 00:54AM1.30m | 1:50PM1.72m | 1:40AM1.38m | 2:18PM1.73m | 2:21AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.45m | 5:32PM1.03m | 4:30AM0.43m | 6:27PM0.94m | 5:30AM0.40m | 7:06PM0.83m | 6:21AM0.36m | 7:38PM0.72m | 7:04AM0.34m | 8:07PM0.61m | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:34PM0.50m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
600 | 1422 | 1185 | 2717 | — | — | 6586 | 3644 | 2076 | 1498 | 1112 | 880 | 710 | 700 | 603 | 3145 | 3791 | 2326 | 2146 | 2612 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | — | — | NE 4 | SE 16 | WSW 18 |
238 | 5 | 343 | 42 | — | — | — | 102 | 123 | — | 21 | 72 | 239 | 217 | 582 | — | — | 5 | 10 | 364 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — |
2 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 4790 | 10362 | 8263 | — | — | 2078 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 374 | 368 | 560 | 684 | 34 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 12 | 10 |
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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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