Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lined up for Wye River, and it’s looking like a proper winter stretch. The water temp is sitting at 57.4°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Kicking off Sunday the 26th, it’s a bit messy to start. We’ve got a 8.2ft SW swell rolling in with a cross-off wind, but the wave energy is pumping at 2418 (moderate to strong). Problem is, it’s got a “marginal” tag on it – tide might be messing things up, and the afternoon goes cross-shore with a bit of chop. Not the one to rush for.

Monday the 27th is where it starts cleaning up nicely. The swell drops a touch to 5.6ft, but the wind swings offshore from the NNW, light at 15 km/h. That’s glassy, clean conditions all day. Combined energy is still solid at 778-838 (moderate). This is a proper beginner-friendly window – 5.6ft is perfect for learning, and the river/reef setup handles the SW swell well. Keep an eye on the crowds though, it can get a bit busy here sometimes.

Now, Tuesday the 28th brings a bit more grunt. Overnight the swell bumps to 6.9ft, period jumps to 13 seconds, and the energy rockets up to 2542. Morning is offshore at 30 km/h – that’s fresh but clean. The waves will have proper shape. By the afternoon it’s 7.9ft with a 15-second period and cross-off wind. This is groundswell territory, and it’ll be running nicely along this bank. Not for beginners though – 7.9ft starts to push it.

Wednesday the 29th is a big day. We’re looking at a solid 13.1ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is massive – 8239 in the morning, 11576 in the afternoon. That is strong, powerful groundswell. Problem is, the wind is cross-shore and fresh at 30 km/h, so it’s going to be lumpy and challenging. This is expert-only stuff. The sheer size and energy mean it’s a spectacle, but unless you’ve got a death wish and a lot of skill, give it a wide berth.

Thursday the 30th drops back to a more manageable 7.5ft, with a 13-second period. Morning has a cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is 1851 (moderate). This is a good reset day for experienced surfers. Not a standout because of the wind direction, but it’s workable.

Friday the 31st is a beauty for a relaxed session. The swell drops to 5.9ft in the morning, then 5.2ft in the afternoon with glassy conditions – SSW wind at just 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets. The swell period is 12 seconds, so it’s still proper groundswell with shape. Combined energy around 872-937 (moderate). This is the pick for the week if you want clean, cruisy waves without the crowd pressure.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the good vibes rolling. Offshore wind from the N and NNW, light, with the swell hanging around 4.6-5.6ft. By the afternoon, the period jumps to 16 seconds and the energy climbs to 1438. Clean, lined-up waves for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 2nd of August looks like the real standout of the whole run. Offshore wind, 6.6-7.5ft SW swell, and a 16-17 second period. The energy is 2514-3191. This is long-period groundswell, so it’ll be powerful, clean, and with proper gaps between sets. For a river/reef break, this is premium. Not for the faint-hearted, but for anyone who can handle it, this is the session to circle.

Monday the 3rd of August drops down a notch with cross-off winds and a 6.2-7.5ft swell. Still clean, but nothing that’ll blow your mind.

Tuesday the 4th brings a 8.2ft morning with clean cross-off, but the afternoon gets weird – rain showers and a cross-shore wind, plus a 19-second period that might make it straight at the beach. Energy is 6049 (strong) but the quality dips.

Wednesday the 5th of August is a ripper. Offshore wind, 9.8ft swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 4395. Clean and powerful. This

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