Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 17,883 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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 on the cards for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of swell, no doubt about that. The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 3rd, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning has a 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is a lot of juice, but that wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off from the WSW, keeping it a bit lumpy. The combined energy reading is a massive 5327, so there’s serious power. Afternoon cleans up a touch but the swell jumps to 18ft, which is a lot of ocean for the average surfer. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, you have to lock in Friday the 4th. Morning session is the pick. We’ve got a 13ft SW groundswell, period a very long 16 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NW at a gentle 9 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The energy is a strong 6766, and the report says it’s exceptional for expert surfers, which it is. This is a classic Wye River setup – that long period stuff will hold up well on the banks. The afternoon is still good, with a 12ft SW swell and the same offshore breeze, just a bit cloudier. This is the best on offer, and it’s a no-brainer.

Saturday the 5th gets rough. The wind cranks up to 22-25 mph from the WNW and W, turning it into a messy cross-off. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop, but the wind stays cross-shore, keeping the surface chopped. There’s nothing worth writing home about there.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. Wind is cross-onshore and strong, and the swell is large and messy. The combined energy on the afternoon hits 15891, which is extreme, but with that wind it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Thursday the 10th is a bit of a tease. The swell is still big at 13ft, and the wind is gentle cross-onshore, so it’s clean-ish but the quality is marginal. The 11th is similar but with smaller swell.

Then we get a nice little window on Saturday the 12th. The morning is worth a look – 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the N at 12 mph. It’s a moderate breeze, but it’s offshore, so the waves will be clean.

After that, the middle of the second week is a bit of a lull. Sunday the 13th has small 5ft swell and strong winds. Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th see a bit of size return, but the wind is messy.

The final part of the forecast looks promising. Wednesday the 16th morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. That’s a glassy, clean setup. Thursday the 17th is also excellent, with a 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and offshore winds from the N. The 18th Friday keeps it going with a 10ft SW swell and offshore winds, though there’s more cloud around.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 4th is the absolute stand-out, with Saturday the 12th and Wednesday the 16th being the other solid calls. The rest is a bit of a gamble with the wind. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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11291
7681
6723
6206
4834
3237
5154
4306
2017
1697
944
1265
1011
1547
1482
3088
2325
3586
15533
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
25
W
15
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15
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15
NNW
25
N
35
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High Tide
2:59PM1.65m
4:00AM1.79m
3:28PM1.63m
4:43AM1.74m
4:00PM1.59m
5:32AM1.65m
4:36PM1.53m
6:30AM1.55m
5:20PM1.44m
7:45AM1.46m
6:25PM1.33m
9:15AM1.44m
8:14PM1.26m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.05m
9:52AM0.62m
9:59PM0.03m
10:30AM0.72m
10:40PM0.06m
11:11AM0.83m
11:27PM0.14m
12:04PM0.93m
00:25AM0.25m
1:21PM1.00m
1:42AM0.37m
3:11PM0.97m
3:17AM0.45m
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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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