Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,831 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Alright, we’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Wye River, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag with some size, but the real magic starts to show from Monday.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
Sunday the 30th is a write-off, to be honest. There’s a 7.5ft to 8.2ft SW swell, but it’s got a cross-shore wind and a bit of chop on it. The energy is moderate (1973 to 2154), but it’s messy and the tide might be playing tricks. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, Monday the 31st is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is looking glassy with a 8.2ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2718), and that glassy wind is going to make it clean. This is a standout for the whole forecast. The afternoon holds the same with a 7.5ft swell and even more energy (3165), still glassy. Perfect for experienced surfers, the energy is solid and the surface is clean.
Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the good times rolling. Moderate offshore wind from the NNW with a 6.9ft SW swell in the morning. The period is a long 15 seconds, so you’re looking at groundswell, and the energy is strong (2093). The afternoon drops to 5.9ft but stays clean with offshore wind. This is a solid choice, especially for the morning.
Wednesday the 2nd sees a jump in size. The morning is 9.8ft from the WSW with a 15-second period. The energy is very strong (7336), but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. The tide might be a factor, but for the experienced crew, this is a big, powerful day. The afternoon is similar but a bit smaller (9.8ft, 3496 energy). This is another standout session for the confident surfer.
Thursday the 3rd gets big. The morning is 9.8ft with rain and a fresh breeze, so it’s a bit wild. The afternoon is the one to watch – 13.1ft SW swell with a 13-second period and massive energy (10250). That’s a lot of ocean moving. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this is strictly for experts. If you’re not comfortable in big, powerful surf, give it a miss. This is a standout for the big-wave hunters.
Friday the 4th is clean and solid. Offshore wind from the NW with 11.5ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is very strong (6544) in the morning, dropping to 5058 by afternoon. The period is long, so it’ll be a proper groundswell, and the offshore wind will make it clean. Another standout for the experienced.
Saturday the 5th starts well with a 7.9ft SW swell and offshore wind, but the afternoon turns ugly with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy chop. Get the morning session.
Sunday the 6th is back to clean conditions. 5.9ft to 6.9ft SW swell with a 14-second period and light to moderate cross-offshore wind. Energy is moderate (1489 to 1713), but the conditions are nice. A good, cruisy day.
Monday the 7th is smaller, 4.6ft to 5.9ft, with clean offshore and cross-offshore winds. The energy is lighter (944 to 1348), but conditions are good. A good option for the less experienced or those wanting a mellow session.
Tuesday the 8th jumps back up. The morning is 9.8ft SW swell with a 13-second period and strong energy (4760). The wind is cross-offshore and clean. The afternoon is 13.1ft with a 17-second period and massive energy (9389), but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy. That’s a mess. Get the morning.
Wednesday the 9th has size but the wind is cross-onshore all day. 11.5ft SW swell in the morning with a 16-second period, 9.8ft in the afternoon. The energy is strong (5205 and 3515), but the cross-onshore wind will ruin the face. Not great.
Thursday the 10th is a return
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1819 | 2076 | 2140 | 2322 | 2125 | 3212 | 2093 | 1290 | 2582 | 4575 | 3491 | 3569 | 3242 | 5411 | 8831 | 6544 | 5058 | 3633 | 2593 | 2437 | 1712 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:15PM1.63m | 1:27AM1.54m | 1:41PM1.65m | 2:05AM1.66m | 2:06PM1.66m | 2:43AM1.75m | 2:32PM1.66m | 3:21AM1.79m | 2:59PM1.65m | 4:00AM1.79m | 3:28PM1.63m | 4:43AM1.74m | 4:00PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.48m | 7:30AM0.41m | 7:53PM0.34m | 8:07AM0.43m | 8:21PM0.21m | 8:42AM0.47m | 8:51PM0.12m | 9:17AM0.53m | 9:24PM0.05m | 9:52AM0.62m | 9:59PM0.03m | 10:30AM0.72m | 10:40PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 7 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1819 | 2076 | 2140 | 2322 | 2125 | 3212 | 2093 | 1290 | 1850 | 2761 | 3491 | 3569 | 3242 | 4839 | 8831 | 6544 | 5058 | 3633 | 2593 | 2437 | 1712 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | S 17 | S 14 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | S 15 | — | NNE 4 | — |
136 | 61 | 33 | 380 | 1006 | — | — | — | 117 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 113 | — | — | 18 | — | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 17 | — | 16 | 34 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 2582 | 4575 | — | 20 | 10 | 5411 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 576 |
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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.
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