
Surf Forecasts:
Wye River surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s 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 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Wye River over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit rough. Sunday the 9th has some swell but it’s messy with a fresh breeze and light rain, not really worth getting excited about. Monday and Tuesday the 10th and 11th see the swell building, but conditions are still marginal. The standout moment hits Tuesday afternoon on the 11th—a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a lovely 14-second period and a clean offshore breeze from the NNW. That’s your best bet early on, with moderate wave energy (1744) and clean lines for experienced surfers.
Wednesday the 12th keeps the swell pumping, with a bigger 12ft WSW swell coming in during the afternoon. That’s serious energy (12541) and only for the pros—it’s a big, powerful groundswell with a 17-second period. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, so it’s clean but these sizes are for big-wave hunters only. Thursday morning the 13th holds similar size at 12ft, still cross-off from the west, but it’s easing.
After that, the swell drops but stays rideable. Friday the 14th has 10ft SW swell but with cross-shore wind and chop, so it’s a bit lumpy. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is smaller and onshore, with poor conditions. Monday the 17th morning offers a bit of relief with a clean 5ft SW swell (886 energy) and light NE cross-off wind—decent for a slow session.
Now, the real highlight for the cleaner, smaller stuff comes mid-week. Tuesday the 18th morning is glassy with a 5ft SW groundswell (1493 energy) and no wind at all. That’s a beautiful morning for a paddle, with clean, peeling waves. Wednesday the 19th stays clean with a 5ft to 5ft SW swell and light offshore winds. The very best all-round session, though, is the Sunday the 23rd morning: a 7ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, glassy conditions, and excellent energy (2779). That’s a session for experienced surfers, with long, powerful lines and no wind to mess them up. It’s a standout.
Water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year. Wye River is a river/reef setup, so those long-period swells (over 15 seconds) will wrap in nicely. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds can be a thing sometimes, so get in early.
The second week (from the 17th onward) is a mixed bag, but the glassy mornings on the 18th and 23rd are the ones to circle. The 23rd morning is the pick of the whole outlook—don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
661 | 400 | 1299 | 3140 | 2657 | 1783 | 1812 | 1344 | 2355 | 3438 | 7809 | 7584 | 5868 | 3866 | 4101 | 4271 | 3839 | 3436 | 2976 | 2526 | 2024 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.47m | 8:13AM1.52m | 6:33PM1.39m | 9:40AM1.53m | 7:57PM1.31m | 10:57AM1.58m | 9:46PM1.30m | 11:55AM1.65m | 11:20PM1.38m | 12:41PM1.72m | 00:31AM1.50m | 1:20PM1.76m | 1:29AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM0.96m | 00:48AM0.16m | 1:40PM1.05m | 1:58AM0.21m | 3:22PM1.06m | 3:20AM0.25m | 4:57PM0.96m | 4:41AM0.25m | 6:01PM0.79m | 5:50AM0.24m | 6:50PM0.60m | 6:48AM0.25m | 7:32PM0.42m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 5 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
661 | 400 | 1299 | 3140 | 2657 | 1783 | 1812 | 1344 | 2355 | 3438 | 4722 | 4382 | 3973 | 3866 | 4101 | 4271 | 3839 | 3436 | 2976 | 2526 | 2024 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 14 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SW 18 | — | — | SE 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | S 16 |
83 | 230 | 589 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 21 | 396 | — | — | 10 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 70 | 17 | — | 18 | 21 | 18 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | SW 6 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
68 | 97 | 19 | — | 185 | 309 | — | 8 | 12 | 133 | 7809 | 7584 | 5868 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 351 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 368 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 34 | 108 | 0 |
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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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