Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wye River surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Gather 'round, surfers. Rusty here. We've got a solid 16-day window at Wye River, but it's a tale of two halves. The first week is a messy, powerful beast, then it cleans up into something special. The main event is a big, long-period SW groundswell that's gonna be pushing a ton of energy through the river mouth. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a steamer is your friend.

The first few days are for the brave and the experienced. Saturday the 22nd kicks off with a cross-shore breeze and a solid 13ft to 15ft SW swell rolling in with a 14-second period. The combined energy is absolutely massive (11,562 to 13,427), meaning the river is gonna be a washing machine. This is expert territory, and with the wind messing it up, it's a battle. Sunday the 23rd is the first real standout. The swell drops to 8ft, but the wind goes glassy and offshore in the morning. The energy is still strong (3,403), and the conditions are clean. It's still big for a beginner, but for the experienced crew, this is the window to jump on. The offshore wind and 14-second period from the SW should make for some proper, long walls peeling off the bank. The afternoon goes glassy, a real treat.

Monday the 24th offers a gentler, cleaner option. The swell drops to 6ft, with a light offshore NW wind and a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (1,423), making for a more manageable session. The following days, from Tuesday the 25th to Thursday the 27th, the wind swings onshore from the south, messing with the surface. The swell drops, and the quality fades. It's a waiting game until Friday the 28th. That’s when the next pulse of energy arrives.

Friday the 28th sees a jump in swell size, hitting 8ft from the WSW with a 17-second period. The energy is back up (3,301), and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. This is another standout for the experienced surfer. Saturday the 29th is a write-off with onshore southerlies. Sunday the 30th sees a massive pulse of 10ft to 13ft swell with a 17 to 18-second period, but it's onshore. The energy is huge (6,644 to 8,574), but the wind is trash. This one is only for the die-hards who know the river's secrets.

Now, for the second week, the outlook gets cleaner. Monday the 31st of August is a beauty. The swell is 8ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and it's glassy in the morning. The energy is strong (3,515). This is a top pick. Tuesday the 1st of September has a 10ft swell with a 15-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind in the morning, which is a solid option for the experts. The afternoon gets ugly with a strong onshore wind, so be an early bird. The rest of the week is a mixed bag, but Thursday the 3rd of September looks promising. A 6ft to 7ft clean SW swell with a light offshore wind. Finally, Saturday the 5th of September rounds things out with a clean 7ft SW swell and a light offshore wind, finishing the run with a glassy afternoon.

The real standout is Sunday, the 23rd of August. The glassy conditions and that 8ft SW groundswell at Wye River are a dream combo for the experienced surfer. The second standout is Friday, the 28th of August, with that clean, cross-offshore wind and a long-period swell. And if you can wait, Monday the 31st of August offers a glassy 8ft swell that's hard to beat. This is a point break, so that long period will work in its favor, creating long, clean lines. The crowds can be a factor at Wye River, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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2316
3132
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1021
1173
1395
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3786
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Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
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5
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15
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High Tide
4:51PM1.44m
6:36AM1.42m
5:18PM1.35m
7:43AM1.35m
5:49PM1.26m
9:18AM1.33m
6:44PM1.16m
10:47AM1.38m
8:56PM1.11m
11:41AM1.46m
10:48PM1.16m
12:17PM1.53m
11:55PM1.27m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.84m
11:39PM0.33m
12:03PM0.95m
00:22AM0.42m
1:02PM1.05m
1:19AM0.50m
3:03PM1.10m
2:39AM0.55m
5:13PM1.03m
4:06AM0.54m
6:02PM0.90m
5:15AM0.50m
6:33PM0.77m
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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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