
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 10,213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
339 | 5357 | 9904 | 8630 | 8008 | 3513 | 2870 | 5638 | 8438 | 6299 | 3383 | 1761 | 1154 | 642 | 1109 | 1068 | 955 | 3563 | 3597 | 2875 | 1833 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:00AM1.28m | 2:14PM1.75m | 1:45AM1.31m | 2:45PM1.76m | 2:29AM1.34m | 3:13PM1.75m | 3:11AM1.37m | 3:40PM1.72m | 3:53AM1.41m | 4:06PM1.67m | 4:38AM1.44m | 4:32PM1.61m | 5:27AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.76m | 7:16AM0.28m | 8:31PM0.69m | 7:55AM0.29m | 9:04PM0.62m | 8:32AM0.33m | 9:34PM0.55m | 9:08AM0.40m | 10:03PM0.49m | 9:45AM0.48m | 10:32PM0.42m | 10:25AM0.58m | 11:04PM0.34m | 11:09AM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | |
5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:16 | |
mm | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 18 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
339 | 5357 | — | — | 4201 | 2929 | 2870 | 5638 | 8438 | 6299 | 3383 | 1761 | 1154 | 642 | 1109 | 1068 | 955 | 3563 | 3597 | 2875 | 1833 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SW 18 | E 4 | SW 24 | SW 20 | WSW 14 | W 6 | — | SE 16 |
330 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 118 | 129 | 74 | 150 | 59 | 22 | 118 | 3 | 22 | 860 | 712 | 20 | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | ESE 5 | — | S 16 | S 20 | — | SSE 17 | — | E 11 |
43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88 | — | 7 | — | 5 | 32 | — | 59 | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | SSE 5 | ESE 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | — |
15 | 24 | 9904 | 8630 | 8008 | 3513 | — | — | 37 | 24 | 144 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 60 | 53 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 564 | 565 | 560 | 577 | 23 | 34 | 525 | 34 | 108 | 212 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
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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.










