Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Issued: 9 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wye River sea temperature is
15.0° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,624 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 (Jun 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 27th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1289
1325
1115
1280
1464
1203
1367
1306
1050
746
629
409
821
1212
1471
1536
1624
1197
1308
1077
886
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
W
10
S
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
NNE
0
SW
10
S
5
S
5
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:37PM1.72m
5:19AM1.47m
5:13PM1.62m
6:19AM1.43m
5:48PM1.51m
7:22AM1.41m
6:25PM1.40m
8:30AM1.42m
7:07PM1.31m
9:38AM1.44m
7:58PM1.23m
10:41AM1.49m
9:02PM1.19m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.42m
11:07PM0.35m
11:05AM0.60m
11:51PM0.34m
11:56AM0.75m
00:36AM0.35m
12:53PM0.89m
1:22AM0.37m
2:03PM0.98m
2:12AM0.39m
3:25PM1.01m
3:06AM0.40m
4:45PM1.00m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:10
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
12
13
10
14
14
12
15
14
12
12
12
12
13
12
10
11
11
9
13
12
11
Feels °C
11
11
7
11
12
10
13
12
10
11
11
10
11
10
9
9
9
6
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.7
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
1289
1325
1115
1280
1464
1203
1367
1306
1050
746
629
409
821
1212
1471
1536
1624
1197
1308
1077
886
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
22
0.3
SW
22
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.3
SW
19
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
19
22
19
13
16
16
28
13
14
4
3
148
118
73
42
46
18
59
16
16
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
24
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
S
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
2
12
2
2
18
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
4
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.4
E
4
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
40
5
10
4
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
23
42
0
0
0
0
34
0
0
42
6
0
6
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
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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