Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 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 get into it.
Alright, we’ve got a massive run of swell on the cards for the Wye River area over the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a wild ride with plenty of size, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments with the wind. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
The real standout of the whole period kicks off on Sunday the 23rd of August. Sunday morning we’re looking at a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is pure offshore from the NNW, barely a whisper. This is the one to circle. The river/reef setup at Wye River should be handling that long-period energy beautifully, giving you some proper lines. Sunday afternoon somehow gets even better, going totally glassy with a 8ft, 16-second groundswell. That afternoon session is a dream scenario; it’s going to be empty, clean, and pumping.
Then Monday the 24th keeps the ball rolling with a 6ft SW swell and a gentle offshore breeze. Not as big, but still really clean and fun for a morning paddle.
Now, things get a bit punchy from there. The weekdays from the 25th onward see a lot of cross-shore and onshore winds messing with the quality, even though the swell stays solid. You’ll be battling some chop for most of that time.
We have another major highlight on Thursday the 28th of August. Thursday morning is a beast: a 8ft, 17-second groundswell with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the west. That’s a serious, powerful swell. At 8ft, this is one for experienced surfers only, but the wave quality is going to be exceptional.
The following week gets even bigger. We’re looking at a new pulse arriving Sunday the 30th of August, with the combined energy reading a whopping 8234 (moderate to strong wave energy) as a 12ft, 17-second swell pushes in. The wind is a bit of a pain, but the size and power are undeniable.
The absolute biggest day of the run looks to be Monday the 31st of August. The morning serves up a 10ft SW groundswell with 16 seconds of period, and it’s dead clean with a light offshore. The combined energy is 4534. That is a raw, powerful session for the crew who can handle it. Tuesday the 1st of September keeps that size with a 10ft, 16-second swell, but the wind picks up strong from the WNW. It’s still cross-offshore and clean, but with 19 mph winds, it’s going to be a battle of a paddle.
For the groms and beginners, keep an eye on that small but clean window. Thursday the 27th of August has a 2ft morning with glassy conditions, and the 4ft glassy afternoon is a perfect learner wave.
My pick of the two weeks? It’s a toss-up between that pristine, glassy Sunday the 23rd and the clean, heavy Monday the 31st. If you want perfect, uncrowded lines, pick the 23rd. If you want raw power and a proper challenge, the 31st is your call.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6871 | 4242 | 2316 | 3132 | 2140 | 1423 | 1037 | 1069 | 1210 | 1069 | 1363 | 811 | 1021 | 399 | 203 | 609 | 4174 | 3738 | 2567 | 1822 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
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 | 11:39PM0.33m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 |
5713 | 4242 | 2316 | 3132 | 2140 | 1423 | 1037 | 1069 | 1210 | 1069 | 1363 | 811 | 1021 | 399 | 135 | 609 | 4174 | 3738 | 2567 | 1822 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | SSW 12 | — | SW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 22 | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
163 | 614 | 1087 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 15 | 81 | 195 | 376 | — | 341 | — | 261 | 90 | 471 | 904 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 16 | 4 | — | 12 | — | 22 | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6871 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 108 | 23 | 12 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 |
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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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