
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell lining up, but it’s not all clean sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with decent size but tricky winds. The real standout window starts to shape up from the weekend of the 8th and into the following week, with a couple of absolute crackers bookending the period.
We kick off Sunday the 2nd with a clean 7 ft SW swell from a 16-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the north, so it’s clean and lined up. The combined energy is a solid 2460, which is moderate to strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers at Wye River, a river/reef setup that loves a proper groundswell. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Monday the 3rd gets a bit messier. We’ve got a 6 ft SW swell in the morning, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the WNW, still clean enough. The afternoon bumps up to 8 ft from the WSW (1610 energy), but the wind is cross-off, keeping it rideable. Not the best, but okay.
Tuesday the 4th is a write-off. The swell is up to 8 ft from the SW, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the WSW, making it lumpy and choppy. A 1/10 score says it all. Wednesday the 5th drops to 5 ft, but the cross-shore wind from the WSW keeps it average. Thursday the 6th is small and weak, with only 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell and cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 7th is a tease. The swell picks back up to 7 ft from the SW (15-second period, 2035 energy), but the wind is onshore from the SSE. The waves will be there, but the wind will chop them up.
Now, here’s where it gets good. Saturday the 8th is the first standout. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the north. The energy is 1581, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week. The wind will be light, so expect clean, lined-up waves at Wye River.
Sunday the 9th drops off a bit, with a smaller 4 ft SW swell and a moderate offshore, but it’s still clean. Monday the 10th is another strong day: a 8 ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and a moderate offshore from the NNW. The energy is 3094, and the conditions are excellent. This is a big, powerful groundswell that will be a treat for the crew who can handle it.
Tuesday the 11th is still good, with a 6 ft SW swell and a fresh offshore from the NNW. Clean and rippable. Wednesday the 12th gets messy again with onshore winds. Thursday the 13th is average, with cross-shore winds.
And then we get to the big dog. Friday the 14th is a sizzler. We’re looking at a 12 ft SW swell from an 18-second period, with a light cross-offshore from the WNW. The combined energy is a massive 6635, which is very strong. This is a proper, powerful groundswell. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, deep-water wave that will be epic at the river mouth. Only for the experienced crew.
Saturday the 15th holds solid at 10 ft from the SW (16-second period, 4908 energy), but the wind is a cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean as Friday. Sunday the 16th is another massive day: 12 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the energy is a whopping 8202. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is exceptional surf for experts only. Monday the 17th is a glassy morning with a small 5 ft SW swell, but it’s a nice way to end the run.
If you’re picking the real standouts, it’s the Saturday the 8th for the clean, moderate swell, and the Friday the 14th for the massive, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. The 14th is a monster, so don’t even think about it unless you know what you’re doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3417 | 2414 | 1871 | 1669 | 1255 | 2212 | 2717 | 1902 | 1389 | 1107 | 877 | 890 | 591 | 357 | 532 | 710 | 1852 | 2021 | 1780 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.38m | 2:18PM1.73m | 2:21AM1.46m | 2:43PM1.73m | 3:01AM1.54m | 3:08PM1.70m | 3:40AM1.60m | 3:32PM1.67m | 4:21AM1.63m | 3:58PM1.63m | 5:06AM1.64m | 4:26PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:34PM0.50m | 8:21AM0.37m | 9:01PM0.39m | 8:57AM0.43m | 9:28PM0.30m | 9:33AM0.50m | 9:57PM0.22m | 10:10AM0.60m | 10:29PM0.16m | 10:49AM0.72m | 11:07PM0.12m | |||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
3417 | 2414 | 1871 | 1669 | 1255 | 1604 | 1242 | 206 | 313 | 821 | 877 | 890 | 591 | 236 | 532 | 551 | 1852 | 2021 | 1780 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 16 | S 14 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 20 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
27 | 46 | 47 | 149 | 339 | 4 | 300 | — | 5 | 137 | 365 | 287 | 297 | 357 | 186 | 710 | 259 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | WSW 8 | ESE 8 | S 17 |
— | — | — | 19 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 208 | 446 | 54 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 50 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 2212 | 2717 | 1902 | 1389 | 1107 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 76 | 0 |
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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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