Wye River surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Wye River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wye River sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wye River this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Wye River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wye River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1.4
SW
1
SW
1.9
SW
2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
3
SE
3
SE
2.2
SE
2.4
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.2
SW
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)10991016141414138888813888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)171222165370496148015981347996109710695446886534661066109311689741223886
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
25
ESE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
35
E
30
E
35
ESE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.45
6:18AM
1.50
7:54PM
1.40
6:46AM
1.40
8:58PM
1.38
7:18AM
1.31
10:16PM
1.38
8:00AM
1.22
11:37PM
1.42
9:10AM
1.16
12:42AM
1.50
10:48AM
1.13
1:29AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29PM
0.31
12:33AM
0.79
1:06PM
0.34
1:19AM
0.91
1:47PM
0.38
2:17AM
1.02
2:36PM
0.42
3:46AM
1.09
3:37PM
0.44
5:42AM
1.09
4:46PM
0.43
7:04AM
1.02
5:52PM
0.39
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------11145---------
Temp. °C151614161615161817161516161616161716171817
Feels °C (?)13131114141215161612101111111210119121312
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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 12 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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