
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 (Sep 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 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 the ocean's got cookin' for us.
Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag to kick things off. We've got some serious size rollin' in early on, but the wind is just plain messy, so you'll be battling lumpy, choppy conditions. You've really got to wait for your window here. The first real standout doesn't come until the morning of Friday, September 18th. Before that, it's a whole lot of wind and not much fun.
Alright, let's get into it. Tuesday the 15th kicks off with a solid 12 ft SW swell rockin' in from the SW with a period of 13 seconds. That's got a heap of energy behind it (7203), but that 19 mph WSW cross-breeze is going to tear it to bits. It's lumpy cross-chop, and frankly, that wave comment says it's questionable. For us here at Wye River, it's a river/reef setup, so while the period is decent, the wind is just not your friend. Wednesday the 16th sees similar size (12 ft) but onshore wind, so it's a write-off. Thursday the 17th drops a little to 8 ft, but the crosswind is still keeping it choppy.
Now, Friday, September 18th is our first real shot. The swell drops a touch to a very manageable 7 ft from the SW (period 14 seconds). But the magic is in that light 6 mph NW breeze, which is cross-offshore. That's going to clean it right up. The wave comment says it's excellent for experienced surfers. It'll be a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone comfortable in the water, that's your morning session.
That beautiful trend holds through Saturday the 19th. Still clean, with light winds and a 7 ft SW swell (1452 combined energy). Good shape, clean faces. It’s where I’d be if I had to pick one day in the first week.
Sunday the 20th gets wild again. The morning is a clean but tiny 4 ft. Then the afternoon sees a massive spike to 16 ft from the WSW! That's huge, and it’s probably going to close out the whole place. The wave comment is still "marginal" due to the tide or something, so even with an insane 9373 combined energy, it's a tricky, expert-only beast.
The second week drops in size but you get some of the cleanest conditions we'll see. On Thursday the 24th, the swell is only 4 ft to 5 ft from the SW, but the wind goes completely glassy. No wind, tiny, clean waves. It’s a good time for a longboard.
But the real standout of the whole 16-day forecast? That is Saturday, September 26th. Look at this: a solid 13 ft SW groundswell, a period of 19 seconds. That’s a very, very long period groundswell. The wave energy is through the roof at 9762. And what’s the wind? Dead calm. Zero. Glassy as a mirror. The wave comment says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is a serious, heavy-duty, expert-only day. That swell is so long in period it'll be breaking straight and fast, perfect for a river mouth like Wye. It’s a long way out, and forecasts can change, but if that holds, it will be the day of the month.
After that, the last few days of September get blown out or drop in size and quality, so your best bets are definitely Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th, and that magic looking Saturday the 26th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
157 | 3846 | 4976 | 8568 | 5330 | 5210 | 4135 | 2570 | 1991 | 2188 | 1639 | 1326 | 1929 | 1452 | 1147 | 496 | 478 | 6549 | 2281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:03AM1.80m | 1:55PM1.66m | 2:41AM1.83m | 2:26PM1.64m | 3:17AM1.81m | 2:55PM1.61m | 3:51AM1.75m | 3:23PM1.55m | 4:26AM1.66m | 3:50PM1.49m | 5:04AM1.56m | 4:16PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.44m | 8:12PM0.11m | 8:42AM0.48m | 8:44PM0.09m | 9:15AM0.54m | 9:16PM0.12m | 9:47AM0.62m | 9:48PM0.18m | 10:18AM0.71m | 10:20PM0.26m | 10:50AM0.81m | 10:54PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 14 |
157 | 3357 | 43 | 8568 | 5330 | 5210 | 4135 | 2570 | 1991 | 2188 | 1639 | 1326 | 1929 | 1452 | 1147 | 496 | 478 | 2824 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | — | S 18 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | NE 5 | — | — |
152 | — | — | — | 41 | 67 | 43 | — | 6 | 60 | 985 | 909 | 36 | — | 15 | 50 | 8 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
88 | 3846 | 4976 | 5453 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | 464 | 6549 | 2281 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 560 | 738 | 280 | 371 | 224 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 565 | 12 | 34 |
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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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