Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of swell, no doubt about that. The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 3rd, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning has a 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is a lot of juice, but that wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off from the WSW, keeping it a bit lumpy. The combined energy reading is a massive 5327, so there’s serious power. Afternoon cleans up a touch but the swell jumps to 18ft, which is a lot of ocean for the average surfer. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, you have to lock in Friday the 4th. Morning session is the pick. We’ve got a 13ft SW groundswell, period a very long 16 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NW at a gentle 9 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The energy is a strong 6766, and the report says it’s exceptional for expert surfers, which it is. This is a classic Wye River setup – that long period stuff will hold up well on the banks. The afternoon is still good, with a 12ft SW swell and the same offshore breeze, just a bit cloudier. This is the best on offer, and it’s a no-brainer.

Saturday the 5th gets rough. The wind cranks up to 22-25 mph from the WNW and W, turning it into a messy cross-off. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop, but the wind stays cross-shore, keeping the surface chopped. There’s nothing worth writing home about there.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. Wind is cross-onshore and strong, and the swell is large and messy. The combined energy on the afternoon hits 15891, which is extreme, but with that wind it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Thursday the 10th is a bit of a tease. The swell is still big at 13ft, and the wind is gentle cross-onshore, so it’s clean-ish but the quality is marginal. The 11th is similar but with smaller swell.

Then we get a nice little window on Saturday the 12th. The morning is worth a look – 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the N at 12 mph. It’s a moderate breeze, but it’s offshore, so the waves will be clean.

After that, the middle of the second week is a bit of a lull. Sunday the 13th has small 5ft swell and strong winds. Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th see a bit of size return, but the wind is messy.

The final part of the forecast looks promising. Wednesday the 16th morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. That’s a glassy, clean setup. Thursday the 17th is also excellent, with a 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and offshore winds from the N. The 18th Friday keeps it going with a 10ft SW swell and offshore winds, though there’s more cloud around.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 4th is the absolute stand-out, with Saturday the 12th and Wednesday the 16th being the other solid calls. The rest is a bit of a gamble with the wind. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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