Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Issued: 3 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wye River sea temperature is
15.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 12th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 13th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
0
1
3
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
WSW
13
0.7
SW
18
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2779
2140
1837
1299
2719
1591
1799
1289
2340
2511
1819
1211
694
572
319
1356
1016
1304
1127
748
553
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
N
15
N
20
N
35
N
25
NNW
20
NW
15
WSW
5
W
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
25
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
15
N
20
NNW
15
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:16PM1.42m
8:03AM1.45m
7:02PM1.36m
9:19AM1.56m
7:59PM1.32m
10:28AM1.68m
9:06PM1.32m
11:29AM1.79m
10:16PM1.35m
12:24PM1.88m
11:23PM1.41m
1:13PM1.93m
00:27AM1.47m
Low Tide
1:06AM0.39m
1:44PM0.91m
2:00AM0.29m
3:09PM0.96m
3:01AM0.18m
4:28PM0.96m
4:04AM0.08m
5:33PM0.91m
5:05AM-0.00m
6:29PM0.84m
6:04AM-0.05m
7:18PM0.74m
6:59AM-0.05m
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7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
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5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
 mm
1
6
1
10
14
10
20
3
3
Temp °C
15
14
18
18
18
17
14
11
13
12
9
14
15
14
15
13
13
15
16
14
14
Feels °C
13
12
14
14
11
12
11
6
11
10
6
12
13
12
14
9
12
15
15
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
Energy kJ
2779
2140
1837
1299
2719
1591
1799
1289
2340
2511
1819
1211
694
572
242
1356
1016
1304
1127
748
553
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.8
SW
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
20
464
6
5
5
5
19
40
34
10
186
218
9
3
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
11
18
319
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
1
SW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.9
SW
4
1.1
SSW
6
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
8
6
35
36
13
81
4
3
27
71
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
1
3
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
3
2
5
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
6
0
6
0
179
565
4
10
0
42
0
0
0
0
0
34
42
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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