Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

This is a solid run of surf on the table, but it’s not a simple ‘grab your board and go’ situation. The early part of the period is for the experienced crew only, with some serious size and power, but the conditions aren’t always cooperating. The real standout window is going to be later in the second week, where the stars finally start to align.

The first recommendation is for Wednesday, 15 July morning at Wye River (river/reef). The water temp is sitting at 57.7°, which is about normal for the time of year. We’re looking at a solid 13.1ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with 8943 combined energy, it’s got some serious grunt. This is expert territory only – over 8.2ft, it’s too big for anyone who isn’t rock-solid. The wind is cross-off from the W at 9 mph, keeping it clean, so the waves will be well-shaped, but the power is immense. The river mouth setup should handle the long period well, but be aware of the crowds, as they can be sometimes.

Wednesday afternoon drops a little to 11.5ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, still cross-off. It’s still clean, but the wind is a bit stronger.

Moving into Thursday, 16 July, the swell drops to 9.8ft from the SW with a 15-second period, still a lot of water moving. The wind shifts to a cross breeze in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon, with light winds. The conditions are marginal, with a cross-chop starting to develop, so it’s not the best time to be out there even if the size is there.

Friday, 17 July, is a morning call for the more experienced. The swell is 8.2ft from the SW with a 16-second period, which is still a proper long-period groundswell. The good news is the wind is a light cross-off from the NW at 3 mph in the morning, making it clean. The afternoon goes completely glassy with no wind, which is a major positive. The combined energy is still in the strong range (3172 and 2963). This is a classic setup for the river mouth, where the long period will wrap in nicely.

Saturday, 18 July, sees the swell dropping to a more manageable 6.2ft in the morning and 5.6ft in the afternoon. The wind is glassy or near-glass all day. This is a big step down in size, making it more accessible. The combined energy is moderate (1432 and 946). The surf is excellent for experienced surfers in the morning, and very good in the afternoon. This is a solid pick for those who want quality without the hardcore size.

Sunday, 19 July, through to Wednesday, 22 July, the swell drops further, ranging from 2.6ft to 4.6ft. The wind is offshore or glassy for most of this period, so conditions are clean. The energy is low (between 370 and 629). This is small-wave territory, good for a longboard or a funboard, but nothing to get too excited about. The surf is “good” but not a standout.

Now, Thursday, 23 July, we start to see the next pulse. The swell jumps back up to 8.2ft in the morning and 9.8ft in the afternoon from the SW, with a 15-16 second period. The wind is cross-shore from the WSW at 12-16 mph, creating a cross-chop. The combined energy is strong (2967 and 4302). This is a lot of swell, but the wind is messy, making it a marginal call. It’s got the size, but the quality is compromised.

Friday, 24 July, is the real standout for the second week. The morning shows 9.8ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a gentle cross-shore wind. The afternoon is the big one: 13.1ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a combined energy of 13881. That’s a massive pulse of energy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a cross-chop, so it’s not perfect, but the sheer power is undeniable. This is for experts only, and the wind will be the deciding factor. If it holds cleaner, it’s a classic.

Saturday, 25 July, the swell holds at 13.1ft in

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