Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Issued: 9 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 11,719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 (Jun 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 5th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 5th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, moderate winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
6
6
5
4
3
0
0
5
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
4
WSW
17
5
WSW
15
5
SW
14
5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
4
SW
18
4
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
534
492
466
384
313
299
290
335
398
431
374
518
9520
9908
10403
8739
7580
6017
10118
8400
4983
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
NW
15
N
20
N
30
N
35
NW
35
N
35
NW
40
NW
35
W
30
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:36AM1.56m
10:11PM1.18m
12:22PM1.62m
11:14PM1.20m
1:03PM1.68m
00:10AM1.24m
1:40PM1.72m
1:00AM1.28m
2:14PM1.75m
1:45AM1.31m
2:45PM1.76m
2:29AM1.34m
3:13PM1.75m
3:11AM1.37m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.96m
4:58AM0.35m
6:38PM0.90m
5:49AM0.32m
7:19PM0.83m
6:34AM0.29m
7:57PM0.76m
7:16AM0.28m
8:31PM0.69m
7:55AM0.29m
9:04PM0.62m
8:32AM0.33m
9:34PM0.55m
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
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5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
 mm
10
4
1
6
4
3
13
2
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
14
14
16
14
13
12
10
10
11
11
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
11
10
9
13
13
12
11
8
10
4
2
0
3
4
1
3
3
6
7
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
3.5
WSW
17
0.1
SW
24
0.8
SW
21
4
SW
18
4
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
534
492
466
384
313
299
290
335
398
431
374
518
7000
23
527
10118
8400
4983
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
W
12
0.4
NE
4
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
W
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
SW
21
0.7
S
17
0.4
S
15
Energy kJ
6
5
12
6
22
40
58
57
48
98
94
163
533
278
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
15
0.3
W
12
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
14
0.4
NE
5
0.1
S
14
0.3
SW
16
0.6
WSW
20
Energy kJ
3
3
4
25
1
5
6
4
7
4
42
253
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.7
NNE
4
0.3
ENE
8
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NW
3
1
N
4
1.2
N
5
0.9
NNW
4
4
WSW
17
5
WSW
15
5
SW
14
5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
18
20
26
15
13
13
34
8
33
60
29
9520
9908
10403
8739
7580
6017
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
4
4
9
3
5
4
Distance (km)
16
16
6
0
0
0
6
135
268
268
567
560
532
12
577
532
615
615
525
108
108
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
8
3
7
5
5
8
4
6
7
9
7
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
9
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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.

Wye River is 69 km (43 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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