Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 28 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) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s 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 5.5m 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for our local spot. The ocean’s got a bit of a rumble to it, and there’s a few solid windows if you’re patient. Not a whole lot of small stuff – it’s a bigger swell period overall, so we’ll need to pick our moments.
The water’s sitting at 57.2°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sniff of action is Tuesday morning, July 28th. Wye River’s got a 6.2ft SW swell, with a 13-second period and a clean, fresh offshore breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is a solid 2499, so there’s some grunt in the water. It’s a river/reef set-up, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean. It’s a bit of a handful for beginners though, over the 5ft mark. Tuesday afternoon gets a bit wilder – 8.2ft and a 15-second period, but the wind goes cross-off, so it’s still surfable, just a bit more lumpy.
Wednesday, July 29th, is a write-off. The swell jumps to 16.4ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph. That’s a messy, dangerous mess. Keep the board in the car.
Thursday, July 30th, settles down a bit. Morning sees 8.2ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a cross-off wind from the W at 12 mph. It’s clean enough, but the energy’s moderate (2271). Thursday afternoon’s a bit more cross-shore, but still worth a look for the bold.
The standout – and I mean the real standout – is Friday, July 31st. The morning is a beauty: 5.6ft SW swell, 12-second period, light offshore from the W, and only 894 energy, so it’s not a beast. It’s clean, it’s lined up. Then the afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions, a 5.2ft SW swell, and the wind is dead calm from the SSW. That’s as good as it gets for a Friday session. The break is a river/reef, so those long-period lines will wrap in nicely.
Saturday, August 1st, is another cracker. Morning has 6.2ft SW swell with a 17-second period, light offshore from the N, and 2123 energy. It’s clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is similar at 5.9ft and 18-second period, with a gentle offshore. This is a real treat.
Sunday, August 2nd, the morning holds: 7.5ft SW swell, 16-second period, moderate offshore, 2639 energy. It’s clean and solid. But the afternoon gets chopped by a cross-onshore wind, so get out early.
Monday, August 3rd, is a weird one. The morning shows a 14.8ft WSW swell, 15-second period, and onshore wind from the SSE. The energy is massive at 11824, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a mess. For a river/reef, that’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. The afternoon drops to 9.8ft but stays cross-onshore.
Tuesday, August 4th, to Wednesday, August 5th, is a mixed bag of 4.9-5.9ft SW swells with cross-shore winds. Wednesday morning’s the pick of that little run: 5.6ft SW, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off from the NNE. It’s a clean, surfable wave.
Thursday, August 6th, the swell drops to 3.6ft SW, 16-second period, but it’s clean. Good for a log or a longboard.
Another standout window kicks off on Friday, August 7th. Both morning and afternoon are excellent: 7.2-7.9ft SW swell, 16-17 second period, and light to gentle cross-off winds from the NNE. The energy is strong (2674-2806), and it’s clean. For experienced surfers, this is a weekend special.
Saturday, August 8th, is a nice follow-up: 4.6-4.9ft SW swell, 14-second period, and clean offshore winds from the N. Good for all levels.
Sunday, August 9th, the wind picks up. Morning is 6.2ft SW, 17-second period, but a fresh cross-off makes it lumpy. The afternoon goes to 9.8ft SW, 15-second period, with a moderate cross-off – still messy for a beach break.
Monday, August 10th, the morning is a highlight: 7.9ft SW, 14-second period, moderate offshore from the NW, and 2202 energy. Clean and powerful. Afternoon gets windier.
Tuesday, August 11th, and Wednesday, August 12th, are poor. Onshore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy. Not worth paddling out.
So, the best on offer? Friday afternoon, July 31st – glassy, 5.2ft, perfect. And Friday
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1167 | 2562 | 5707 | 12049 | 7795 | 4668 | 2207 | 2008 | 1188 | 819 | 711 | 689 | 2117 | 2076 | 3996 | 2612 | 2374 | 3702 | 7745 | 2901 | 1677 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
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 | 2:43PM1.73m | 3:01AM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:21AM0.37m | 9:01PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1167 | 2562 | 4937 | — | — | 3809 | 2207 | 1475 | 1188 | 819 | 711 | 689 | 2117 | 2076 | 3996 | 2612 | 2374 | 1888 | 4079 | 2901 | 1677 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | ESE 16 | WSW 18 | — | S 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 343 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 64 | — | 21 | 72 | 186 | 212 | 6 | 892 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 356 | — | 4 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 989 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 4 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 51 | 13 | 5707 | 12049 | 7795 | 4668 | — | 2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 14 | 3702 | 7745 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 565 | 560 | 532 | 684 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 76 | 108 | 34 | 42 |
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