Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast starts with a massive, powerful swell that’s really only for the hardcore, experienced crew. Tuesday the 14th of July, we’re looking at a huge 18ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 16 seconds and combined energy of (21872). That’s serious energy. The wind is a fresh cross-off, but the swell is just too big for this spot and it’s honestly not going to be a safe or enjoyable paddle for most. The morning is the only chance, but it’s strictly for experts. The afternoon turns into a messy cross-shore chop with poor conditions.

Wednesday the 15th of July morning is a standout. The swell drops to a still-chunky 13ft from the WSW, period of 14 seconds, and combined energy of (8943). The wind is a gentle cross-off, making for clean conditions. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers. The afternoon is marginal with a cross-shore wind.

Thursday the 16th of July looks a bit average, with a 10ft SW swell but a cross or cross-on breeze making for lumpy, unsurfable waves through the day.

Friday the 17th of July is a beauty. The morning has a clean 8ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy (4025) is still solid. But the afternoon is the real magic: it goes glassy, with a 10ft SW swell and a 17-second period. That’s a long, groundswell pulse with combined energy (4264). For a spot like this river/reef, that long period will run nicely, though it might be a bit straight for a beach break. It’s excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 18th of July is a gem. The morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell and a 14-second period, making for excellent conditions. The afternoon is also glassy, with a 6ft SW swell and 13-second period. Combined energy is moderate (1418 and 1015). Expect very good surf.

Sunday the 19th of July sees the swell drop off. The morning has a 3ft WSW swell and a 13-second period with offshore wind, but it’s pretty small. The afternoon is glassy with a 3ft WSW swell. Good for a log, but not a standout.

The surf stays small through the start of the following week, with clean conditions most days but nothing to get excited about until Thursday the 23rd of July. That afternoon, the swell jumps back up to 7ft from the SW with a 15-second period and combined energy of (1969), with a clean cross-off breeze. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday the 24th of July morning is a bit shaky with a 10ft SW swell and a moderate cross-off wind, but the afternoon is a beauty: 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, offshore wind, combined energy (3010). Excellent for experienced surfers.

Then the window closes. From Saturday the 25th of July through to Tuesday the 28th of July, it’s onshore slop. Strong southerly winds, poor to marginal conditions, and the swell is messy. Best to stay out of the water.

The last day of the forecast, Wednesday the 29th of July morning, looks interesting. A 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period and combined energy (3528) under glassy conditions. That’s a very long period groundswell, and with a glassy surface, it could be a real treat for the experienced crew.

Best on offer: hands down, Friday the 17th of July afternoon and Wednesday the 29th of July morning. The Friday glassy 10ft SW groundswell is a dream, and the 29th has that ultra-long 18-second period with glassy conditions for a late-season treat.

Rusty.

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