Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a decent run of swell heading into Wye River over the next couple of weeks. It’s a river/reef setup that handles a fair bit of energy, and with the water temp sitting at 56.8°F, that’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off proper on Friday, August 7th. Friday morning is looking solid: a clean 6.6ft SW swell, period of 15 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at 1921 (moderate to strong). It’s a bit much for beginners, but for experienced crew, this is a standout morning. Then Friday afternoon goes glassy – SE wind at 3 mph, nearly identical 6.2ft SW swell, energy at 1935. That’s about as clean as it gets.

Saturday, August 8th, keeps the goods coming. Morning has a steady 6.2ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a 12 mph offshore from the north. Combined energy at 1720. That’s a classic offshore morning – clean, lined-up, and punchy. Saturday afternoon stays similar, 5.9ft SW, 15-second period, still offshore at 12 mph, energy dropping a touch to 1460 but still very solid.

Sunday the 9th sees a drop-off. Swell backs down to 4.3ft and 3.6ft through the day, period around 13–14 seconds, and the wind goes cross-off from the NNE at 12–18 mph. Energy’s down around 646–689. It’s clean but weak – not a day to get excited about.

Monday the 10th turns nasty. A big 9.8ft to 13.1ft SW swell rolls in, period 17–18 seconds, but the wind is screaming cross-shore from the WSW at 22–25 mph. Energy is huge – 5284 and then 9193 – but it’s a messy, choppy mess. Only for the hardcore, and honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 11th is a nice rebound. Morning brings back a clean 6.9ft SW swell, 14-second period, offshore from the NW at 16 mph, energy at 1816. That’s another excellent session for experienced surfers. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind pick up to 19 mph offshore, swell drops to 5.9ft, energy 1325 – still clean but a bit blown out.

Wednesday the 12th is a mixed bag. Morning has 6.6ft SW, 17-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the NW at 19 mph, energy 2884. It’s clean but tricky. Wednesday afternoon is a write-off – 9.8ft SW, 16-second period, cross-shore WSW at 25 mph, energy 5335. Back to kite-surfing territory.

Thursday the 13th brings a monster 14.8ft SW swell in the morning, 16-second period, cross-shore WSW at 19 mph, energy at a massive 19662. That’s expert-only, and even then, it’s lumpy. Thursday afternoon drops to 13.1ft, same wind, energy 6849 – still heavy and messy.

Friday the 14th sees the swell easing but still solid: 8.2ft to 11.5ft SW, 14–18 second periods, cross-shore WSW at 16 mph, energy 2903 to 6926. It’s marginal at best – big and bumpy.

Saturday the 15th has 9.8ft SW, 16-second period, but the wind goes onshore from the SE at 6–9 mph, energy around 4940. Not ideal.

Sunday the 16th: 6.9ft to 7.5ft SW, 14-second period, light cross-shore from the ENE at 6–9 mph, energy 1531 to 2003. Getting cleaner but still average.

Monday the 17th morning is a gem. Glassy conditions with wind from the west at 3 mph, 5.9ft SW swell, 15-second period, energy 1328. That’s a beautiful, clean morning for a paddle. Monday afternoon turns cross-onshore, but still light.

Tuesday the 18th morning is another glassy standout: NE wind at 3 mph, 5.2ft WSW swell, 14-second period, energy 1057. Clean and friendly, though a touch smaller.

Wednesday the 19th looks excellent.

Read more