Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Issued: 9 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wye River sea temperature is
14.9° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,267 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
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
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
1
1
3
7
3
5
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
3
WSW
18
4.5
WSW
16
2.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1138
1011
746
534
492
466
390
313
299
290
335
451
437
480
511
5296
10267
2773
4873
2871
2313
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
10
N
10
N
10
N
20
N
30
N
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
35
NW
35
W
25
W
20
W
25
SW
25
SW
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:41AM1.49m
9:02PM1.19m
11:36AM1.56m
10:11PM1.18m
12:22PM1.62m
11:14PM1.20m
1:03PM1.68m
00:10AM1.24m
1:40PM1.72m
1:00AM1.28m
2:14PM1.75m
1:45AM1.31m
2:45PM1.76m
2:29AM1.34m
Low Tide
4:45PM1.00m
4:03AM0.38m
5:49PM0.96m
4:58AM0.35m
6:38PM0.90m
5:49AM0.32m
7:19PM0.83m
6:34AM0.29m
7:57PM0.76m
7:16AM0.28m
8:31PM0.69m
7:55AM0.29m
9:04PM0.62m
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cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
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5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
 mm
2
1
4
4
1
6
3
2
Temp °C
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
16
15
13
11
11
9
12
12
11
11
10
10
Feels °C
9
9
10
10
10
11
13
13
12
12
9
7
4
4
1
5
6
5
5
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
3
WSW
18
3
WSW
16
2.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
1138
1011
746
534
492
466
390
313
299
290
335
451
437
480
511
5296
5238
2773
4363
2871
2313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.7
ESE
5
0.1
W
12
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
NE
5
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.4
SW
22
Energy kJ
4
4
22
3
3
12
25
21
37
57
49
16
209
163
209
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
15
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
NE
4
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
W
10
0.1
E
8
0.4
SW
21
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
3
3
4
4
2
5
5
1
17
1
111
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ENE
8
0.6
NNE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
N
4
0.7
NW
4
0.8
NNW
4
4.5
WSW
16
2.5
SW
8
3.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
11
7
27
21
19
7
3
11
11
29
7
20
18
14
19
10267
708
4873
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
9
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
0
16
0
16
6
6
0
0
0
0
135
268
268
565
564
560
12
10
34
601
396
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
9
9
6
5
9
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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