
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.
This is a solid run of surf on the table, but it’s not a simple ‘grab your board and go’ situation. The early part of the period is for the experienced crew only, with some serious size and power, but the conditions aren’t always cooperating. The real standout window is going to be later in the second week, where the stars finally start to align.
The first recommendation is for Wednesday, 15 July morning at Wye River (river/reef). The water temp is sitting at 57.7°, which is about normal for the time of year. We’re looking at a solid 13.1ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with 8943 combined energy, it’s got some serious grunt. This is expert territory only – over 8.2ft, it’s too big for anyone who isn’t rock-solid. The wind is cross-off from the W at 9 mph, keeping it clean, so the waves will be well-shaped, but the power is immense. The river mouth setup should handle the long period well, but be aware of the crowds, as they can be sometimes.
Wednesday afternoon drops a little to 11.5ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, still cross-off. It’s still clean, but the wind is a bit stronger.
Moving into Thursday, 16 July, the swell drops to 9.8ft from the SW with a 15-second period, still a lot of water moving. The wind shifts to a cross breeze in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon, with light winds. The conditions are marginal, with a cross-chop starting to develop, so it’s not the best time to be out there even if the size is there.
Friday, 17 July, is a morning call for the more experienced. The swell is 8.2ft from the SW with a 16-second period, which is still a proper long-period groundswell. The good news is the wind is a light cross-off from the NW at 3 mph in the morning, making it clean. The afternoon goes completely glassy with no wind, which is a major positive. The combined energy is still in the strong range (3172 and 2963). This is a classic setup for the river mouth, where the long period will wrap in nicely.
Saturday, 18 July, sees the swell dropping to a more manageable 6.2ft in the morning and 5.6ft in the afternoon. The wind is glassy or near-glass all day. This is a big step down in size, making it more accessible. The combined energy is moderate (1432 and 946). The surf is excellent for experienced surfers in the morning, and very good in the afternoon. This is a solid pick for those who want quality without the hardcore size.
Sunday, 19 July, through to Wednesday, 22 July, the swell drops further, ranging from 2.6ft to 4.6ft. The wind is offshore or glassy for most of this period, so conditions are clean. The energy is low (between 370 and 629). This is small-wave territory, good for a longboard or a funboard, but nothing to get too excited about. The surf is “good” but not a standout.
Now, Thursday, 23 July, we start to see the next pulse. The swell jumps back up to 8.2ft in the morning and 9.8ft in the afternoon from the SW, with a 15-16 second period. The wind is cross-shore from the WSW at 12-16 mph, creating a cross-chop. The combined energy is strong (2967 and 4302). This is a lot of swell, but the wind is messy, making it a marginal call. It’s got the size, but the quality is compromised.
Friday, 24 July, is the real standout for the second week. The morning shows 9.8ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a gentle cross-shore wind. The afternoon is the big one: 13.1ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a combined energy of 13881. That’s a massive pulse of energy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a cross-chop, so it’s not perfect, but the sheer power is undeniable. This is for experts only, and the wind will be the deciding factor. If it holds cleaner, it’s a classic.
Saturday, 25 July, the swell holds at 13.1ft in
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5711 | 4102 | 3372 | 3746 | 3900 | 2708 | 3172 | 2963 | 1999 | 1428 | 946 | 520 | 330 | 187 | 246 | 587 | 314 | 476 | 368 | 623 | 702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.77m | 11:11PM1.38m | 1:00PM1.83m | 00:24AM1.46m | 1:43PM1.86m | 1:29AM1.54m | 2:22PM1.87m | 2:26AM1.59m | 2:58PM1.85m | 3:20AM1.62m | 3:33PM1.80m | 4:10AM1.61m | 4:05PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.87m | 5:53AM0.07m | 7:06PM0.72m | 6:52AM0.08m | 7:53PM0.56m | 7:45AM0.14m | 8:36PM0.41m | 8:33AM0.23m | 9:17PM0.30m | 9:18AM0.35m | 9:57PM0.23m | 10:01AM0.48m | 10:35PM0.21m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
3232 | 2719 | 3372 | 3746 | 3900 | 2708 | 3172 | 2963 | 1999 | 1428 | 946 | 520 | 330 | 187 | 129 | 587 | 314 | 476 | 368 | 623 | 702 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | 68 | 91 | 46 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 125 | 173 | 135 | 88 | 33 | 107 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 10 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 61 | 131 | 246 | 5 | 19 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 |
5711 | 4102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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