Wye River surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 AEST
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Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wye River sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 5th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1063
1171
1048
778
560
444
458
653
915
1093
1049
1573
2670
2330
1234
509
1363
1408
2419
3679
4646
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
30
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
30
WSW
40
SW
25
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:28PM1.30m
11:46AM1.57m
11:15PM1.32m
12:27PM1.68m
11:56PM1.34m
1:03PM1.77m
00:33AM1.37m
1:37PM1.81m
1:07AM1.40m
2:11PM1.83m
1:41AM1.41m
2:45PM1.81m
2:14AM1.40m
3:19PM1.78m
Low Tide
4:54AM0.43m
5:54PM0.75m
5:35AM0.34m
6:38PM0.71m
6:12AM0.26m
7:15PM0.67m
6:48AM0.20m
7:49PM0.65m
7:22AM0.17m
8:21PM0.64m
7:56AM0.17m
8:54PM0.65m
8:30AM0.20m
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heavy rain
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clear
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light rain
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:36
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
9
12
2
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
21
26
27
22
23
23
19
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
14
11
16
17
11
11
11
18
23
24
19
18
18
15
14
12
10
9
9
8
10
10
9
12
14
4
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
0.2
ESE
10
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
1063
1171
1048
778
560
444
458
653
915
1093
1049
1573
9
1977
1234
355
1363
1408
134
260
1398
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
E
5
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
16
1.1
SW
9
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
5
4
16
11
25
16
18
19
10
104
197
73
102
11
11
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.3
NE
4
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
18
0.2
ESE
10
1.1
SW
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
E
11
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
1
3
2
4
4
12
11
509
16
9
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.1
W
7
1.3
W
12
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.8
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
3
SW
12
3
SW
11
2.2
WSW
10
0.4
NW
3
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
3
12
9
12
16
40
1
449
6
4
17
15
2670
2330
932
2
2419
3679
4646
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
5
4
3
4
4
3
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
16
16
0
0
0
0
368
368
268
10
10
0
0
0
34
532
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
5
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
3
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

Wye River is 69 km (43 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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