Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.6° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 7,069 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 21st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. For Wye River, we’ve got a solid run of swell starting this Friday the 21st of August. It’s a bit shaky early, but by Saturday morning, it’s firing. The combined swell energy is a massive 12173, so there’s plenty of power. Swell is 13ft from the southwest, with a period of 15 seconds—that’s proper groundswell, meaning clean, punchy waves. The wind is cross-off from the west at 15 mph, keeping the faces nice. This is the standout for experienced surfers; it’s well over 8ft, so too big for beginners. The water temp is around 57°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Saturday afternoon still has 13ft swell from the SW, but the wind goes cross-shore, so expect some chop. Sunday the 23rd offers a glassy morning with offshore from the NW at only 6 mph, and the swell drops to 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period—clean and manageable for the skilled. The afternoon goes glassy with a 16-second period, which is very long period groundswell. That’s a dream for the point and reef setup here, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight. Still, the light wind is a major plus.

Monday the 24th stays clean with offshore NNW winds, size around 6ft, and the energy is moderate (1423). Tuesday the 25th is a gem: glassy, zero wind at times, with 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is 2286—moderate to strong. The water is calm, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 26th gets messy with cross-shore wind and chop, and Thursday the 27th is a write-off with small, weak swell and poor conditions. Then Friday the 28th brings a clean 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period (very long period). The energy is 3039, and the wind is light cross-off. That’s another promising window for the experienced crew.

The first week of September starts with a bang. Tuesday the 1st of September is glassy all day, 8ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 2916. This is a top-tier session for the confident surfer. Wednesday the 2nd stays clean with offshore winds, though the swell backs off. Thursday the 3rd is still offshore but with a fresh breeze, so it’s a bit lumpy but ridable.

The real standout in the second week is Saturday the 5th of September. A solid 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 4048, and moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 15 mph. That’s high-quality, powerful surf, and the wind is perfect. It’s a strong candidate for the best day of the whole run, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, Wye River is a river/reef break that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is normal for the season. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so if you can get out early on the glassy days, you’ll score. For the first week, Saturday morning and Sunday are the picks. In the second week, Tuesday the 1st and Saturday the 5th are the ones to circle. There’s a dry spell from the 27th to the 28th, but otherwise it’s a promising 16 days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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WSW
15
3
WSW
14
2.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
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13
2.3
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13
2.3
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14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
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13
0.7
SW
15
0.9
WSW
14
1.7
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1014
3203
3238
6965
6359
3827
2191
3311
2140
1423
1228
1395
1723
1890
2004
1641
1120
865
221
347
1880
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SW
10
NNW
15
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15
NNW
10
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5
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0
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20
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25
SW
10
SSE
20
E
25
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15
ENE
10
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High Tide
4:25PM1.53m
5:46AM1.51m
4:51PM1.44m
6:36AM1.42m
5:18PM1.35m
7:43AM1.35m
5:49PM1.26m
9:18AM1.33m
6:44PM1.16m
10:47AM1.38m
8:56PM1.11m
11:41AM1.46m
10:48PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:48AM0.73m
11:02PM0.25m
11:23AM0.84m
11:39PM0.33m
12:03PM0.95m
00:22AM0.42m
1:02PM1.05m
1:19AM0.50m
3:03PM1.10m
2:39AM0.55m
5:13PM1.03m
4:06AM0.54m
6:02PM0.90m
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Temp °C
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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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