Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a wild 16-day stretch ahead for Wye River, and it’s gonna be a proper ride for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The week starts with a bit of a wait, then a massive pulse of south-west swell that’ll have the river mouth pumping, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

Wednesday 22 July is a slow starter. Morning has 1.3m SW swell with a 12-second period, but the cross-off wind from the WNW at 20 km/h keeps it clean enough for a beginner-friendly paddle. The combined energy is weak (614) – it’s marginal. Afternoon jumps to 1.9m SW swell, still clean, but the energy is moderate (1974) and the rain showers don’t help. It’s a warm-up, not the main event.

Thursday 23 July morning is where it gets serious. A solid 4.5m SW swell with a 14-second period powers in, and the combined energy is strong (11625). The moderate breeze from the west keeps it cross-off and clean. This is expert territory – over 2.5m, so it’s only for the experienced. The afternoon drops to 4.0m, but the wind goes cross and picks up to 30 km/h, making it lumpy and cross-chop. Not ideal.

Friday 24 July is a standout. Morning has 5.0m SW swell with a 15-second period – very long groundswell – and the energy is very strong (18735). The wind is a moderate cross-off from the west, keeping it clean. This is the biggest swell of the window, and it’s best for experts at the river mouth, which is a river/reef setup that suits long-period swells. The afternoon holds at 4.5m and clean, but the wind freshens to 35 km/h. This is the best day of the first week: big, clean, and powerful.

Saturday 25 July sees the swell ease to 4.0m in the morning, still with a 12-second period and moderate energy (7969). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean but the energy is dropping. Afternoon brings 3.5m and rain showers, with a cross breeze making it choppy. Not the best.

Sunday 26 July is a cruise. Swell drops to 2.5m with an 11-second period, and the energy is moderate (2822). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the WNW at 15 km/h, so it’s clean. This is good for experienced surfers, but the period is shorter, so the waves won’t have the same push.

Monday 27 July morning has 2.0m SW swell with an 11-second period, clean and light breeze. Energy is moderate (1036). Afternoon gets messy with a light cross breeze. Tuesday 28 July morning is clean with 2.3m, and the afternoon is glassy with 3.0m SW swell and a 15-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (4121), and it’s glassy. This is a gem for the river mouth: long lines, clean faces, and the longer period means better shaped waves. It’s a standout in the second half of the first week.

Wednesday 29 July and Thursday 30 July drop off. Swell runs 2.0m to 2.5m, but the wind turns cross-on from the east, bringing chop and rain. Not worth it.

Friday 31 July morning has 1.5m SW swell, 13-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze from the NE. Energy is weak (813). It’s clean but small. The afternoon gets a cross breeze and chop.

Saturday 1 August morning is glassy with 2.3m SW swell and a 17-second period – very long period groundswell. Energy is strong (2969). This is a promise: clean, glassy, and long-period waves at the river mouth. The afternoon stays clean with 2.5m and a 16-second period. This is a top pick for the second week.

Sunday 2 August is clean all day, with 2.4m to 2.5m SW swell and 13- to 14-second periods. Moderate energy (4195 down to 2464). Good for experienced surfers, clean and consistent.

Monday 3 August morning is exceptional. The swell is 4.5m SW with a 14

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