Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.1° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,680 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with WSW 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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WSW
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1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
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1.3
WSW
14
1.2
SW
13
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2.3
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16
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14
2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
863
508
691
607
501
435
471
454
2255
3204
2513
1466
1303
2537
3304
2868
2216
1693
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
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WSW
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High Tide
5:32AM1.61m
4:54PM1.34m
6:11AM1.52m
5:29PM1.26m
6:57AM1.42m
6:19PM1.18m
7:54AM1.35m
7:48PM1.13m
9:05AM1.29m
9:52PM1.18m
10:14AM1.28m
11:19PM1.33m
Low Tide
10:45PM0.29m
11:33AM0.77m
11:19PM0.39m
12:14PM0.83m
11:57PM0.51m
1:08PM0.87m
00:47AM0.63m
2:23PM0.87m
2:06AM0.75m
3:46PM0.81m
3:55AM0.80m
4:46PM0.68m
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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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