Wye River Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.64° S 143.90° E

Issued: 3 pm 26 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 4,559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 3rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1325
1493
1536
1558
1215
1138
1011
746
534
500
472
390
313
299
290
330
451
700
495
511
3179
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
NNW
35
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:07PM1.31m
9:38AM1.44m
7:58PM1.23m
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
Low Tide
2:12AM0.39m
3:25PM1.01m
3:06AM0.40m
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
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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mod rain
rain showers
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
 mm
2
10
9
2
Temp °C
13
12
12
12
10
13
13
11
15
15
14
14
13
13
16
14
12
15
15
14
13
Feels °C
11
10
9
9
7
10
10
8
10
11
10
12
11
9
12
8
7
9
9
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.2
NE
6
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
1325
1493
1536
1558
1215
1138
1011
746
534
500
472
390
313
299
290
330
88
700
495
511
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
22
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.7
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
9
1.1
SW
13
0.1
S
14
0.8
WSW
10
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
73
19
18
17
5
4
4
21
7
3
12
44
39
20
22
17
451
4
131
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
18
17
3
4
4
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.4
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
1.2
N
5
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
N
4
1.2
W
10
3.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
5
4
9
15
25
18
26
18
4
18
16
80
21
24
273
3179
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
6
6
42
42
6
0
16
0
6
16
6
0
0
0
6
6
268
0
268
564
589
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
1
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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