Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Read more