
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the story for Wye River. The water temp is about 57° F – nothing unusual for this time of year, so don't worry about a cold shock.
The whole 16-day run is a slow burn. Big, powerful storm swells roll in, but the wind makes them ugly at first. The second half of the first week and into the second week is where the conditions finally line up.
Thursday the 10th starts with a massive 13-foot SW swell, but the cross-onshore wind makes it a choppy mess. The energy is pumping (8039), but it’s not for surfing. Thursday afternoon is even worse.
Friday the 11th stays bumpy. The swell drops to 10 feet, but the cross-onshore wind from the SSW keeps things rough. Move on.
Saturday the 12th is the turning point. The swell is still a solid 10 feet from the SW, but the wind goes light off-shore in the morning from the NE, cleaning things right up. By the afternoon it’s glassy with an 8-foot SW groundswell. That long 15-second period will make for lined-up sets at the river mouth. This is for experienced surfers. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get there early.
Sunday the 13th keeps it clean with a 6-foot to 5-foot SW swell and moderate off-shore winds from the N. Good quality, but the energy is dropping (1308).
Monday the 14th is small – 4 feet dropping to 3 feet. Clean but marginal. A little breather before the next pulse.
Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th – big 12-foot SW swells return, but the wind goes cross-onshore from the SW again. It’s choppy and poor. If you want to get wet in those conditions, you’d better be on a kite, not a paddleboard. The energy is over 5000 but it’s ugly.
The absolute standout is Friday the 18th. Saturday morning is already good with a 12-foot SW swell and light off-shore winds. But the afternoon is the big one: a 15-foot SW swell, light off-shore winds from the NW, and combined energy of 9174. This is a serious, heavy groundswell (14-second period) – expert only. That’s the session to plan for.
Saturday the 19th is still solid – a 10-foot SW drop in the morning with clean off-shore winds, easing to 6 feet by the afternoon. Still good.
Then it falls apart. Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st – tiny swell, on-shore winds, or poor conditions. Not worth a paddle.
Tuesday the 22nd throws a small bone: a 7-foot SW groundswell with a 16-second period, glassy in the afternoon. Clean and workable for the experienced. But it's a brief window.
Wednesday the 23rd is back to marginal with cross-onshore winds and some rain.
Thursday the 24th is a promising long-range call – a 13-foot SSW swell with light cross-offshore winds in the morning. Clean and powerful, expert territory. The energy is 6604. It’s over a week away, so don’t call in sick just yet.
Friday the 25th – the swell drops and the wind goes ugly cross-shore from the east. Game over.
So, get on it Saturday the 12th, but the real one to chase is Friday the 18th afternoon. That’s the heavy hitter.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7847 | 5678 | 3629 | 3197 | 4421 | 5041 | 3493 | 2584 | 1808 | 1308 | 1125 | 821 | 569 | 286 | 1600 | 3677 | 4883 | 4119 | 5205 | 4993 | 3710 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:32AM1.47m | 10:12PM1.31m | 11:29AM1.53m | 11:35PM1.45m | 12:12PM1.59m | 00:34AM1.60m | 12:49PM1.63m | 1:22AM1.72m | 1:23PM1.65m | 2:03AM1.80m | 1:55PM1.66m | 2:41AM1.83m | 2:26PM1.64m | 3:17AM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.83m | 4:44AM0.45m | 5:40PM0.64m | 5:50AM0.44m | 6:24PM0.45m | 6:43AM0.42m | 7:03PM0.29m | 7:27AM0.42m | 7:38PM0.18m | 8:06AM0.44m | 8:12PM0.11m | 8:42AM0.48m | 8:44PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
7847 | 5678 | 3629 | 3197 | 4421 | 5041 | 3493 | 2584 | 1808 | 1308 | 1125 | 821 | 569 | 211 | 1464 | 3677 | 4883 | 4119 | 5205 | 4993 | 3710 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | WSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 15 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 |
192 | 71 | 61 | — | 204 | 20 | 64 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 37 | 286 | 154 | 1350 | 19 | — | 6 | 80 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | W 7 | W 5 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 159 | 75 | 286 | 1600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 198 | 0 | 23 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 12 | 632 | 224 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
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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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