Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up at Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but nothing to worry about. The first real surf worth paddling out for hits Monday afternoon, the 27th of July. The Wye River break is a river/reef setup, good for beginners, and it’s fairly consistent. There’s a 5ft swell coming from the SW with an 11-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW. That’s clean surf, and the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Combined energy is moderate at 838.

The real standout comes on Tuesday the 28th. Tuesday morning the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SW, period stretching to 13 seconds, and we’ve got a fresh offshore from the NNW at 19 mph. That’s clean, punchy, and the combined energy jumps to 1542. This is your pick of the first week—longer period groundswell, good for the point and reef here, and the offshore wind will keep it tidy. It’s a bit too big for total beginners, but intermediate and up will have a ball. Watch for crowds though, this spot can get busy.

Wednesday the 29th sees the swell max out at 15ft from the SW, but the wind swings cross-shore, bringing lumpy conditions. That’s expert territory only if anyone’s keen, but it’s not the cleanest 15ft you’ll ever see. Combined energy is massive at 10362 and 14849, so there’s plenty of power, but the chop will make it a chore.

After that, the swell drops back through the end of July and into early August. Thursday the 30th is 8ft with cross-off winds, clean enough but not a standout. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August offer smaller, cleaner options around 5ft to 6ft, with light winds. Saturday afternoon actually shapes up nicely—8ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, glassy offshore from the north, and clean. Combined energy is 3145. That’s a quality window but the long period will mean long waits between sets, and it’s best on the reef and river.

By Sunday the 2nd, fresh offshore winds are back with 7ft SW swell, 16-second period. Clean but windy. Monday the 3rd keeps 8ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds. Then Tuesday the 4th brings a glassy afternoon with 6ft SW swell—absolutely worth a session.

The next real highlight is Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning delivers 8ft from the SW with an 18-second period, light offshore from the NE, and combined energy of 4257. Clean, powerful, and consistent. That’s a standout day for experienced surfers. Thursday the 6th is smaller but glassy in the afternoon—5ft SW, zero wind, glassy as it gets.

After that, the swell fades for a few days. Friday the 7th through Saturday the 8th sees smaller 2ft to 4ft SW swell with very long periods (up to 23 seconds). Clean and offshore, but tiny. Good for a longboard or a cruise.

Sunday the 9th brings a pulse—6ft from the WSW, 16 seconds, moderate offshore from the NNW, combined energy 1839. That’s another good session, but it’s followed by a messy Sunday afternoon with strong cross-shore wind.

Monday the 10th of August is interesting but not for everyone. We’ve got 15ft from the WSW, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Combined energy is massive at 12823. This setup looks more like a kite surfing day unless you’re a serious charger. The beach and reef will be churning.

From the 11th onward, the swell drops and the wind turns cross-onshore. Not much to write home about. Overall, the best windows are Tuesday the 28th, Saturday the 1st of August afternoon, and Wednesday the 5th of August morning. Those are your standouts.

Rusty

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