Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.6° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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 the Wye River stretch.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s not all plain sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but the backend of this forecast is where the real magic is hiding.

First up, Tuesday the 21st of July, we’re on. Wye River is pumping with a clean 6ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNW. The water’s about average for this time of year, no drama there. The wave energy is strong at 1144, and it’s looking like a ripper morning. The afternoon holds similar, a little smaller at 6ft, but still clean and lined up. Pretty good for a mid-week paddle.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit messier. The morning swell drops to 5ft with a cross-offshore wind, but the wave energy is moderate at 526. It’s surfable if you’re keen. The afternoon sees a bigger 6ft SW swell, but that cross-shore wind kicks up a chop, so it’s not the cleanest.

Now, Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are where things get serious. Thursday morning brings a serious 13ft SW swell, with a 14-second period. That’s big, powerful stuff, and the energy is through the roof at 10936. But the wind is cross-shore, making it lumpy. This is expert-only territory. Friday is the real standout. The morning of the 24th is firing – a 15ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is a massive 18488. This is a proper, deep-water groundswell hitting the river mouth. It’s a swell that will demand respect; it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon is a touch smaller but still solid and clean.

The weekend settles a bit. Saturday the 25th is still big, with a 13ft SW swell in the morning, but the wind is cross-off, keeping it reasonably clean. The energy is still very strong at 8775. By Sunday the 26th, we’re down to 7ft, and the wind is light and cross-off, making for a cleaner, more manageable day.

Into the next week, Monday the 27th is looking sweet. A 8ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is 2467, strong but not insane. The afternoon is a gem, with the same size and a lighter wind, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Then, the real standout for the whole period. Tuesday the 28th of July. Wye River will be a sight. A 13ft SW swell, with a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The wave energy is 7348. This is a long-period groundswell that will wrap into the river perfectly. It’s for experts only, but it’s as good as it gets. Wednesday the 29th morning is even bigger, 13ft with a 17-second period, clean offshore. The energy is 9976. This is a world-class window.

Thursday the 30th holds at 10ft, long period, and still clean. The energy is 8908. The wind stays light and offshore through the morning. Friday the 31st sees the swell drop a bit, but the wind turns onshore, so it gets a bit bumpy. That’s the end of the real quality.

The first weekend of August, the 1st and 2nd, has a smaller, cleaner swell, but the wind is fresh offshore, making for some fun, clean waves in the 6ft to 8ft range. After that, it gets messy and windy, with a strong breeze and choppy conditions on the 3rd and 4th. The 5th of August shows a little pulse of clean 8ft SW swell to finish the run.

So, my pick for the best on offer is the morning of Friday the 24th of July for the sheer power and size, and the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July for the perfect, long-period groundswell with offshore winds. Both are for the experienced crew only. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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1144
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527
522
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2166
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High Tide
4:10AM1.61m
4:05PM1.72m
4:58AM1.57m
4:36PM1.63m
5:45AM1.52m
5:05PM1.53m
6:35AM1.47m
5:35PM1.43m
7:33AM1.41m
6:06PM1.34m
8:43AM1.39m
6:45PM1.25m
Low Tide
10:01AM0.48m
10:35PM0.21m
10:42AM0.62m
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
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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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