Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Wye River over the next couple of weeks. This is a river/reef set-up that’s fairly consistent, and while it’s a beginner-friendly spot, when the size starts kicking, it’s strictly for the experienced crew.

The first real action we see kicks off on Friday 10th July. Friday morning is looking tasty with a clean 6 ft SW swell, a solid 15-second period, and a light N breeze blowing offshore. The wave energy is pumping with a reading of 1343, and it’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon holds up well too, still clean with 5 ft SW swell and the same 15-second period, though it goes cross-off.

Saturday 11th July drops off significantly – the swell drops to 4 ft and the wind, while still offshore from the N at 19 mph, is a fresh breeze. The energy drops to 606 and it’s described as marginal. Not worth getting out of bed for.

Then comes Sunday 12th July, and this is where things get wild. Sunday morning has a massive 20 ft WSW swell, but it’s cross-off with a fresh breeze. The energy is enormous – 14965 – but the break is going to be too big. This is for absolute experts only, and even then, with 22 mph cross-off winds, it’s going to be a battle. Sunday afternoon drops to 12 ft but it’s still chunky.

Monday 13th July stays big with an 12 ft SW swell and 15-second period through the morning, but it’s cross-off with 19 mph winds. The energy is still high at 5850. Same story Monday afternoon.

Now, here’s where we have a real standout. Thursday 16th July is the pick of the run. Thursday morning brings a glassy 7 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and barely a breath of wind – just 3 mph from the WNW. The energy is 1606, the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s going to be absolutely clean. Thursday afternoon is also glassy, with 5 ft SW swell and a slight SSW air. Couldn’t ask for much better.

Friday 17th July is another good day – a nice 8 ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, light offshore winds from the N at 3 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is solid at 2602. This is going to have some real push and shape.

The weekend of 18th and 19th July sees the swell fade. Saturday 18th has a clean 6 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore breeze, but by Sunday 19th it’s down to 3 ft and the wind is up to 19 mph. That long period 18-second swell on Sunday afternoon at 2 ft looks more like a novelty than anything rideable.

Monday 20th July is blown out, with 28 mph W winds and poor conditions. Tuesday 21st has a messy cross-shore chop on a 7 ft swell – not worth it.

Wrap up the run on Thursday 23rd July with a clean 7 ft SW swell, a 16-second period, light cross-off winds. The energy is up at 2503. That’s a nice clean session for the experienced crew. Friday 24th July has a solid 12 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze – again, only for the experts.

So for my money, Thursday 16th July morning is the absolute standout – glassy, clean, solid 7 ft SW groundswell. Friday 17th July is a very close second, with that long-period push and light offshore winds. Get on it early, and expect a few others out there – crowds are sometimes an issue at Wye River.

Rusty.

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