Wye River (VIC - Cape Otway)

Wye River is a quite exposed river/reef break at the river mouth, delivering generally consistent right-hand surf when the sea state lines up. The wave pattern favors right-hand waves, and the ride can peel across the bay depending on swell quality and where water is breaking in the river-mouth/point area. Swell from the south–southeast is described as the most useful direction, with working swell heights frequently around 1.0–2.0 meters (about 4 ft noted in baseline guidance). Wind is often best when coming from the north to northwest (including north-northwest), which can help groom the faces into cleaner waves into the right-hand lineup. Tide timing matters: baseline guidance favors high tide (with the tide rising), while one provider also noted conditions can vary with low to mid tide depending on the exact breaking zone. Either way, shallow rocks and shifting sandbars at the river mouth mean you should check conditions on arrival, particularly after heavy rain. Safety-wise, the spot is associated with rocks, currents and rip currents, and hazards including marine life/sharks. Sessions can be sometimes crowded, so treat the lineup with respect, avoid the rockier/lower-tide areas, and consider that rescue coverage is limited and lifesavers are seasonal (summer/peak holidays).