Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.5° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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 Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a wild ride ahead. The week kicks off with a bit of a messy start, but once we get past the first few days, there’s some absolute gems waiting for us, especially if you’ve got the experience to handle them. The standout window is without a doubt the first weekend of August, and then again around the 10th, but we’ll get to that.

First up, Tuesday the 28th of July. It's a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has some clean lines with a 6 ft SW swell pushing through, but a fresh 19 mph offshore from the NNW is going to keep it a bit textured. The combined energy is solid at 1528, but the conditions are only marginal. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The afternoon gets bigger, up to 8 ft from the SW, but the wind swings cross-offshore, and the energy jumps to 2562, making it a bit of a handful with that rain. Not the best day to paddle out.

Wednesday the 29th is a write-off. The swell is pumping to 16 ft, which is way too big for most, and a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind is going to make it a messy, churned-up beast. The combined energy is a massive 12032 – that’s proper power. This one is really only for the kite crew, not for paddle surfing.

We get a reprieve on Thursday the 30th. The morning shows a 10 ft SW swell with a moderate 12 mph cross-offshore breeze from the west, keeping things reasonably clean with a combined energy of 5075. It’s still a big, powerful ocean, but much more manageable than Wednesday. The afternoon drops off a bit.

Friday the 31st of July is looking a lot nicer. The morning has a 6 ft SW swell, a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is down to a more manageable 1019. It’s forecasted to be very good conditions. The water is still just average for the time of year.

Now, here’s the first real standout. Saturday the 1st of August. This is the one. The morning delivers a clean 6 ft SW groundswell, with a very long period of 17 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph. The combined energy is 1849, and the conditions are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better, glassy clean with the same 6 ft SW swell and a light offshore from the NNW. This is a river/reef setup, so that long-period swell is going to wrap in beautifully. You might have to share the line-up with a few others as it’s sometimes crowded, but the quality on offer will be worth it.

Sunday the 2nd of August is still okay, with a 8 ft SW swell and a moderate 16 mph cross-offshore breeze, but it's not as crisp as Saturday.

The middle of the week from Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th is tricky. The onshore winds and lighter swells make it a bit of a gamble, but keep an eye on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell with a 6 mph offshore from the north, producing a 18-second period and combined energy of 2190. The afternoon is where it gets interesting: a 7 ft SW swell with absolutely glassy conditions, zero wind, and a combined energy of 2386. That’s a rare, epic window for a mid-weeker.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August offer cleaner, smaller waves in the 4 ft to 5 ft range with light offshores, good for a cruise.

Then, the second standout. Monday the 10th of August. The morning is already excellent with a 8 ft SW swell, a moderate 16 mph offshore, and a combined energy of 4342. But the afternoon is where the magic happens. We’re looking at a massive 20 ft swell from the WSW, with a moderate offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is a staggering 19906, and the conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is a real beast of a session, but it’s only for the hardcore crew. The wind is offshore, so it should be clean, but that size is no joke.

After that, the swell hangs around in the 12 ft to 18 ft range through the 11th and 12th, but the winds turn more cross-shore, making it gnarly and less appealing. By Wednesday the 12th, the swell is predicted to be too big for the break, even with favourable tides.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday the 1st of August for a solid, clean, long-period groundswell with offshore winds, and Monday the 10th of August for the big-wave hunters looking for an exceptional, powerful session. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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SW
14
1.9
SW
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2.5
SW
15
4
WSW
13
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16
4.5
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15
3.5
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14
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13
2.5
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13
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12
1.8
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12
1.7
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1.6
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1422
1185
2562
4901
12032
9071
4600
2757
2000
1188
944
765
700
1837
1710
4312
2645
2146
2061
Wind (km/h)
25
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30
NNW
30
WNW
35
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40
SW
25
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20
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20
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10
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High Tide
11:15AM1.46m
9:22PM1.14m
12:08PM1.54m
10:52PM1.16m
12:48PM1.61m
00:00AM1.22m
1:21PM1.67m
00:54AM1.30m
1:50PM1.72m
1:40AM1.38m
2:18PM1.73m
2:21AM1.46m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.45m
5:32PM1.03m
4:30AM0.43m
6:27PM0.94m
5:30AM0.40m
7:06PM0.83m
6:21AM0.36m
7:38PM0.72m
7:04AM0.34m
8:07PM0.61m
7:44AM0.35m
8:34PM0.50m
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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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