Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through, but it’s not all clean and easy. The first few days are a bit of a tease with some alright waves, but the real action kicks in over the weekend and into the following week. The water temp is sitting at 56.8°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday 20th kicks things off small but clean. That morning, we’ve got 2 ft of swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NW. The wave energy is moderate (431), and the river/reef setup at Wye River will be handling it nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but the swell is small, so it’s more of a longboard or a fun day out for the learners. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 3.3 ft from the WSW, still clean with a gentle offshore, and the energy climbs a bit (566). It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a start.

Friday 21st gets a bit more serious. The morning swell is 4.9 ft from the WSW, 15-second period, and the wind is cross-off. The wave energy jumps to 1177, which is a solid step up, but the conditions are only marginal. The afternoon is where it gets interesting for the rippers: 9.8 ft swell from the same direction, 14-second period, and still cross-off. The energy is pumping at 4780. This is big, but it’s not clean—the wind is cross-off, so it’s not choppy, but it’s not glassy. Only for the experienced crew.

Saturday 22nd is the standout for the first week. The morning brings a 11.5 ft swell from the SW, 15-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the W at 15 mph. The wave energy is massive at 10150. This is powerful, long-period groundswell, and with the river/reef at Wye River, it’ll be handling it well. The wind is clean, but that swell size is only for experts. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-shore, and the energy drops slightly to 9397, but it’s still huge. The crowd factor is there (sometimes busy), so get in early if you’re keen.

Sunday 23rd is the best of the whole run. The morning has 8.2 ft from the SW, 13-second period, and a light offshore from the NW. The energy is 3293, which is strong but manageable. The afternoon is glassy, with the wind dropping to 3 mph from the SW, and the swell holding at 8.2 ft but with a 16-second period. The energy is 4026. This is the pick: clean, glassy, and a solid swell that’s not too big for experienced surfers. It’s a dream session, but it’s at a river/reef, so that long period will make it run a bit straight. Still, with the glassy conditions, it’s a winner.

Monday 24th is still good, with 5.9 ft from the SW, 14-second period, and a gentle offshore. The energy is 1336. It’s clean, but the swell is dropping. The afternoon has rain showers, but the wind is cross-off and light, so it’s still surfable.

Tuesday 25th turns ugly. The morning is 7.9 ft from the SW,

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