
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 15,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, this is Rusty checking out the Wye River forecast. We’ve got a good run of action coming our way, so let’s break it down.
We start on Saturday the 5th, and it’s two different days in one. The morning has a clean 8-foot swell from the WSW, with a long, tasty 15-second period, and the wave energy is pumping at 3185 (moderate wave energy). But that 30 km/h NW cross-offshore wind is stiff, so only the experienced will be getting waves. The afternoon is where it gets serious. We’re looking at a solid 15-foot WSW swell, still with that 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 12906 (strong wave energy). The water temp is a normal 57°F. This is a day for the experts only; at 15-foot, the surf break is strictly for the big-wave crew at this river/reef spot.
Sunday the 6th is a step back. Swell drops to 8 feet from the SW, but the wind goes cross-shore, kicking up some chop. It’ll be surfable, but not very clean.
We hit a quiet spell from Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th. The waves are there but the quality is poor with onshore winds and chop. Not worth the paddle.
Wednesday the 9th is a total washout – big, blown-out, lumpy conditions with 13 to 16 feet of onshore junk. Hard pass.
Now, for the main standouts, look at Thursday the 10th. The morning is prime. The swell is a heavy 15-foot from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is roaring at 12785 (strong wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-shore at 20 km/h, keeping the surface workable. For the experienced surfer, this is the most powerful day in the window. Crowds at Wye River are "sometimes," but with that kind of size, you’ll likely have plenty of room.
The next big highlight is Friday the 18th. After some messy days, we get beautiful light offshore winds from the NNE. Swell is a more manageable 12-foot from the SW with a 15-second period and the energy is strong at 5374. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and that clean, cross-offshore flow will make for some seriously inviting lines at this river/reef break.
The final promising window is on Saturday the 19th. The morning is a gem with a light NNW offshore wind at 20 km/h and an 8-foot SW swell (14-second period). That offshore wind is going to groom those waves into glassy perfection. This one is very promising.
So, the verdict: for the big, powerful session, it’s Thursday morning the 10th. For the cleaner, more traditional waves, lock in Friday the 18th or Saturday morning the 19th.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3185 | 9041 | 3883 | 2534 | 2379 | 1086 | 392 | 625 | 723 | 1342 | 3088 | 6907 | 8690 | 14339 | 14820 | 12541 | 8965 | 5535 | 3830 | 3757 | 4480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:00PM1.59m | 5:32AM1.65m | 4:36PM1.53m | 6:30AM1.55m | 5:20PM1.44m | 7:45AM1.46m | 6:25PM1.33m | 9:15AM1.44m | 8:14PM1.26m | 10:32AM1.47m | 10:12PM1.31m | 11:29AM1.53m | 11:35PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.72m | 10:40PM0.06m | 11:11AM0.83m | 11:27PM0.14m | 12:04PM0.93m | 00:25AM0.25m | 1:21PM1.00m | 1:42AM0.37m | 3:11PM0.97m | 3:17AM0.45m | 4:42PM0.83m | 4:44AM0.45m | 5:40PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 21 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
3185 | 3865 | — | 2534 | 1837 | 1086 | 392 | 151 | 690 | 1342 | 3088 | 3866 | 1595 | — | 14820 | 12541 | 8965 | 5535 | 3830 | 3757 | 4480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | W 11 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 11 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | S 19 | S 16 | S 14 | — | S 13 | S 16 |
8 | — | — | 418 | 81 | 150 | 73 | 154 | 395 | 505 | — | 19 | 78 | — | — | 244 | 325 | 142 | — | 85 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 19 | SW 13 | — | SW 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 440 | — | — | — | 2 | 723 | 249 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 10 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 9041 | 3883 | — | 2379 | 105 | 247 | 625 | — | — | 22 | 6907 | 8690 | 14339 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 565 | 552 | 351 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 224 | 12 | 4 | 23 | 56 | 674 | 1430 | 10 | 12 | 198 | 0 | 16 | 23 | 0 |
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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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