Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.8° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 15,328 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 13th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 13th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Wye River over the next couple of weeks. This is a river/reef set-up that’s fairly consistent, and while it’s a beginner-friendly spot, when the size starts kicking, it’s strictly for the experienced crew.

The first real action we see kicks off on Friday 10th July. Friday morning is looking tasty with a clean 6 ft SW swell, a solid 15-second period, and a light N breeze blowing offshore. The wave energy is pumping with a reading of 1343, and it’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon holds up well too, still clean with 5 ft SW swell and the same 15-second period, though it goes cross-off.

Saturday 11th July drops off significantly – the swell drops to 4 ft and the wind, while still offshore from the N at 19 mph, is a fresh breeze. The energy drops to 606 and it’s described as marginal. Not worth getting out of bed for.

Then comes Sunday 12th July, and this is where things get wild. Sunday morning has a massive 20 ft WSW swell, but it’s cross-off with a fresh breeze. The energy is enormous – 14965 – but the break is going to be too big. This is for absolute experts only, and even then, with 22 mph cross-off winds, it’s going to be a battle. Sunday afternoon drops to 12 ft but it’s still chunky.

Monday 13th July stays big with an 12 ft SW swell and 15-second period through the morning, but it’s cross-off with 19 mph winds. The energy is still high at 5850. Same story Monday afternoon.

Now, here’s where we have a real standout. Thursday 16th July is the pick of the run. Thursday morning brings a glassy 7 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and barely a breath of wind – just 3 mph from the WNW. The energy is 1606, the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s going to be absolutely clean. Thursday afternoon is also glassy, with 5 ft SW swell and a slight SSW air. Couldn’t ask for much better.

Friday 17th July is another good day – a nice 8 ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, light offshore winds from the N at 3 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is solid at 2602. This is going to have some real push and shape.

The weekend of 18th and 19th July sees the swell fade. Saturday 18th has a clean 6 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore breeze, but by Sunday 19th it’s down to 3 ft and the wind is up to 19 mph. That long period 18-second swell on Sunday afternoon at 2 ft looks more like a novelty than anything rideable.

Monday 20th July is blown out, with 28 mph W winds and poor conditions. Tuesday 21st has a messy cross-shore chop on a 7 ft swell – not worth it.

Wrap up the run on Thursday 23rd July with a clean 7 ft SW swell, a 16-second period, light cross-off winds. The energy is up at 2503. That’s a nice clean session for the experienced crew. Friday 24th July has a solid 12 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze – again, only for the experts.

So for my money, Thursday 16th July morning is the absolute standout – glassy, clean, solid 7 ft SW groundswell. Friday 17th July is a very close second, with that long-period push and light offshore winds. Get on it early, and expect a few others out there – crowds are sometimes an issue at Wye River.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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16
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1.6
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SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1978
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1140
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437
2315
11335
4718
3997
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5607
10818
11523
9518
6861
3813
2995
2125
1550
990
Wind (km/h)
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10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
30
N
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NNW
30
WNW
35
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High Tide
6:24AM1.51m
5:32PM1.49m
7:29AM1.54m
6:13PM1.43m
8:44AM1.57m
7:07PM1.38m
10:02AM1.62m
8:19PM1.34m
11:12AM1.70m
9:46PM1.33m
12:10PM1.77m
11:11PM1.38m
1:00PM1.83m
Low Tide
11:40PM0.27m
12:00PM0.83m
00:25AM0.21m
1:02PM0.95m
1:19AM0.17m
2:20PM1.03m
2:24AM0.14m
3:49PM1.05m
3:36AM0.11m
5:10PM0.99m
4:47AM0.08m
6:14PM0.87m
5:53AM0.07m
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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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