Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.8° 

Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wye River surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,568 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
2
1
0
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4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1464
1595
1324
2034
2785
4716
4215
6128
6207
3614
2027
1387
1053
767
732
437
373
409
518
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
25
N
25
W
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
NNW
0
WNW
10
E
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
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off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:04AM1.56m
4:16PM1.41m
5:48AM1.45m
4:44PM1.32m
6:45AM1.36m
5:19PM1.22m
8:09AM1.30m
6:31PM1.13m
9:43AM1.31m
9:01PM1.11m
10:45AM1.36m
10:43PM1.22m
Low Tide
10:20PM0.26m
10:50AM0.81m
10:54PM0.36m
11:28AM0.91m
11:34PM0.46m
12:24PM0.99m
00:29AM0.57m
2:12PM1.03m
1:54AM0.65m
4:13PM0.95m
3:38AM0.67m
5:06PM0.82m
clear
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6:18
6:16
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6:11
6:09
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6:17
6:19
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6:20
6:21
6:22
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Temp °C
17
24
21
14
12
12
10
12
12
9
15
16
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12
Feels °C
15
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8
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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.

Wye River is 69 km (43 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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