Wye River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Wye River has in store for the next couple of weeks.

It starts off small and clean, but there’s some serious heavy water coming in the second half. The first few days are perfect for the learners, but if you’ve got the experience, the big stuff is worth the wait.

Wednesday 19th August we’ve got a tiny 3ft SW swell. The morning’s a bit messy with a cross-off breeze, but the afternoon cleans up with a solid offshore wind from the north. It’s small, but rideable for the beginners. Water temp is about 57°, which is normal for this time of year.

Thursday 20th August the swell picks up to 3ft from the WSW by the afternoon. That offshore NW wind will keep it clean and fun. The swell period is a solid 13 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell push.

Friday 21st August is where it gets real. The swell hits 10ft from the WSW. This is serious size, only for the experienced. The combined wave energy is massive (4851 in the arvo), but the wind is cross-off, so it’s a bit lumpy. Raw and powerful.

Saturday 22nd is still big at 8ft, but the cross-shore wind from the WSW chops it up. Not a great day for a paddle – this one’s looking more like a kite-surfing day.

Sunday 23rd August is the first true standout. The swell drops to a still-juicy 7ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s right, glassy. The combined energy is still strong (2335), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the day to clear your schedule. The river mouth and reef will be handling that long-period groundswell (13 seconds) beautifully.

Monday 24th stays good, with a 6ft SW swell and offshore NW winds. Clean, manageable, and very surfable.

From Tuesday 25th through Wednesday 26th, the wind swings cross-on, and it gets choppy. The swell is still there, but it’s messy.

Thursday 27th sees a drop to 4ft, with a fresh offshore from the NNW in the morning. Small and clean, but weak.

Now, Friday 28th August – mark this one. We’re looking at a 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (13936), and the wind is light and offshore from the NW in the afternoon. This is exceptional, expert-only territory. The reef and river mouth will be handling this very long-period groundswell like a dream, but it’s going to be big and powerful. Only the brave.

Saturday 29th is a write-off. Onshore southerly winds and a big, messy 12ft swell. Don’t bother.

Sunday 30th is smaller and cleaner, but cross-on winds keep it from being great.

Monday 31st August into Tuesday 1st September brings a nice clean run. Swell around 6ft to 6ft from the SW, with offshore winds. The energy is moderate (1957 to 1412), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Solid, clean waves.

Wednesday 2nd September is smaller at 4ft, but clean and glassy. A nice gentle end.

Thursday 3rd September finishes with a 6ft SW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. A beautiful way to wrap it up, but the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze.

So, the best on offer? No contest: Sunday 23rd August for that glassy, 7ft SW groundswell. And for the big guns, Friday 28th August is the one to watch – just be ready for a serious paddle.

Rusty.

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