
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,989 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at the forecast for Wye River. It’s a river/reef setup, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing wild there.
The week kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but it’s not long before things get interesting. From Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd, we’ve got a 6ft SW swell rolling in with a 13-second period. The wind’s a cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The swell energy is solid – strong, in fact, at 2108. It’s a good start, but the real standout is shaping up for Friday morning, the 24th. That’s when we get a 15ft SW swell, with a 15-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the west. The energy is huge – 16487 – and it’s clean. This is the pick of the week for experienced surfers, as it’s well over 8ft and definitely too much for beginners. The long period means it’ll be a groundswell, and at a river/reef, it should line up nicely, but be ready for longer lulls between sets.
Thursday the 23rd is also punchy, with 12ft to 13ft SW swells, but the wind gets a bit cross-shore and lumpy in the afternoon, so Friday morning is the cleaner call.
Over the weekend, the swell holds around 10ft to 13ft, still with cross-off winds, but the energy drops a bit. Sunday the 26th sees it dropping to 10ft WSW, with a shorter period of 10 to 11 seconds, so the quality takes a step back. Monday the 27th afternoon has a 12ft WSW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-off winds – that’s another good window for the experienced crew.
Tuesday the 28th is a real treat. Morning brings a 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period and offshore winds from the NW. Clean, powerful, and the energy is strong at 4764. This is another standout. But by Wednesday the 29th, the wind swings onshore from the SE, and while the swell is still a solid 10ft, the wind ruins it. That kicks off a rough patch.
From Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the forecast, conditions turn poor. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell drops. There’s a brief glimmer on Friday the 31st morning, with a 5ft SW swell and glassy conditions – that’s a nice little window for the smaller-wave crew. Then on Saturday the 1st of August, we get a clean 4ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period and offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1418, but the long period means it’ll be a patient, clean wave at the river/reef. Sunday the 2nd morning also has a 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period and offshore wind – that’s a good one too, but the afternoon on Sunday the 2nd gets trashed by cross-onshore wind.
After that, from Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th of August, it’s a complete write-off. Onshore winds, messy conditions, and the wave energy is all over the place. The finder flags it as poor, and it’s not worth paddling out.
So, the absolute best of the lot is Friday morning, July 24th: 15ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, cross-off wind, clean, and massive energy. It’s an expert-only affair. The second standout is Tuesday morning, July 28th: 12ft SW, 15-second period, offshore wind, and clean. Both of these are the ones to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2467 | 5233 | 5945 | 9092 | 10989 | 8754 | 6505 | 4823 | 2698 | 1627 | 952 | 1155 | 745 | 866 | 908 | 1677 | 2783 | 3911 | 5114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:45AM1.52m | 5:05PM1.53m | 6:35AM1.47m | 5:35PM1.43m | 7:33AM1.41m | 6:06PM1.34m | 8:43AM1.39m | 6:45PM1.25m | 10:04AM1.40m | 7:46PM1.18m | 11:15AM1.46m | 9:22PM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:12PM0.23m | 11:23AM0.75m | 11:49PM0.28m | 12:06PM0.88m | 00:29AM0.34m | 12:58PM0.98m | 1:15AM0.39m | 2:10PM1.06m | 2:12AM0.44m | 3:56PM1.08m | 3:21AM0.45m | 5:32PM1.03m | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — |
2467 | 4369 | 4616 | 95 | 7891 | 5761 | 4233 | 3293 | 2698 | 1627 | 952 | 792 | 745 | 866 | 908 | 1677 | 2783 | 3911 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 41 | 42 | 3 | 149 | 17 | 42 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 11 |
— | 5233 | 5945 | 9092 | 10989 | 8754 | 6505 | 4823 | — | — | — | 1155 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 5114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 560 | 51 | 12 | 560 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 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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