Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, we’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Wye River, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag with some size, but the real magic starts to show from Monday.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 30th is a write-off, to be honest. There’s a 7.5ft to 8.2ft SW swell, but it’s got a cross-shore wind and a bit of chop on it. The energy is moderate (1973 to 2154), but it’s messy and the tide might be playing tricks. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Monday the 31st is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is looking glassy with a 8.2ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2718), and that glassy wind is going to make it clean. This is a standout for the whole forecast. The afternoon holds the same with a 7.5ft swell and even more energy (3165), still glassy. Perfect for experienced surfers, the energy is solid and the surface is clean.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the good times rolling. Moderate offshore wind from the NNW with a 6.9ft SW swell in the morning. The period is a long 15 seconds, so you’re looking at groundswell, and the energy is strong (2093). The afternoon drops to 5.9ft but stays clean with offshore wind. This is a solid choice, especially for the morning.

Wednesday the 2nd sees a jump in size. The morning is 9.8ft from the WSW with a 15-second period. The energy is very strong (7336), but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. The tide might be a factor, but for the experienced crew, this is a big, powerful day. The afternoon is similar but a bit smaller (9.8ft, 3496 energy). This is another standout session for the confident surfer.

Thursday the 3rd gets big. The morning is 9.8ft with rain and a fresh breeze, so it’s a bit wild. The afternoon is the one to watch – 13.1ft SW swell with a 13-second period and massive energy (10250). That’s a lot of ocean moving. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this is strictly for experts. If you’re not comfortable in big, powerful surf, give it a miss. This is a standout for the big-wave hunters.

Friday the 4th is clean and solid. Offshore wind from the NW with 11.5ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is very strong (6544) in the morning, dropping to 5058 by afternoon. The period is long, so it’ll be a proper groundswell, and the offshore wind will make it clean. Another standout for the experienced.

Saturday the 5th starts well with a 7.9ft SW swell and offshore wind, but the afternoon turns ugly with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy chop. Get the morning session.

Sunday the 6th is back to clean conditions. 5.9ft to 6.9ft SW swell with a 14-second period and light to moderate cross-offshore wind. Energy is moderate (1489 to 1713), but the conditions are nice. A good, cruisy day.

Monday the 7th is smaller, 4.6ft to 5.9ft, with clean offshore and cross-offshore winds. The energy is lighter (944 to 1348), but conditions are good. A good option for the less experienced or those wanting a mellow session.

Tuesday the 8th jumps back up. The morning is 9.8ft SW swell with a 13-second period and strong energy (4760). The wind is cross-offshore and clean. The afternoon is 13.1ft with a 17-second period and massive energy (9389), but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy. That’s a mess. Get the morning.

Wednesday the 9th has size but the wind is cross-onshore all day. 11.5ft SW swell in the morning with a 16-second period, 9.8ft in the afternoon. The energy is strong (5205 and 3515), but the cross-onshore wind will ruin the face. Not great.

Thursday the 10th is a return

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