Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wye River sea temperature is
16.1°C
2.4° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,409 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 13s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 27th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 27th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 26th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:53AM1.32m
1:01AM1.71m
12:33PM1.37m
1:43AM1.86m
1:11PM1.44m
2:23AM1.97m
1:50PM1.50m
3:04AM2.01m
2:29PM1.56m
3:45AM2.00m
3:11PM1.58m
4:26AM1.93m
3:55PM1.57m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.35m
7:13AM0.68m
6:50PM0.18m
7:53AM0.64m
7:30PM0.03m
8:32AM0.61m
8:11PM-0.07m
9:09AM0.60m
8:53PM-0.11m
9:48AM0.60m
9:37PM-0.08m
10:28AM0.62m
10:21PM0.02m
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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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