The Wedge surf break

The Wedge surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 AEST
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The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wedge this week:

The surf forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 9th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
!
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0
0
1
3
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
S
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.9
S
13
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
847
773
536
322
1030
587
1714
1816
1310
3576
3700
3993
3657
4563
2884
861
800
1191
1285
901
940
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
W
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
SSW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
SW
25
SSW
10
SW
5
NNW
20
S
10
NNW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
off
High Tide
8:14PM0.66m
8:59PM0.66m
9:49PM0.66m
1:48PM0.43m
10:43PM0.65m
2:04PM0.46m
11:41PM0.64m
2:31PM0.49m
00:43AM0.63m
3:01PM0.54m
1:50AM0.60m
Low Tide
4:40AM0.11m
5:23AM0.10m
6:04AM0.09m
3:52PM0.42m
6:44AM0.08m
5:27PM0.41m
7:25AM0.07m
6:52PM0.39m
8:06AM0.08m
8:10PM0.35m
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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5:08
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:00
4
3
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
15
17
10
9
9
10
12
12
13
14
14
15
13
15
15
12
11
12
11
13
11
11
12
4
5
3
3
3
5
6
9
10
10
8
10
10
9
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
18
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
1.6
SSW
16
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ENE
10
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.9
S
13
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
15
Energy kJ
847
773
536
322
55
232
35
34
1310
10
8
2
11
2756
1452
320
349
1191
1285
901
940
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
SW
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
S
20
0.5
E
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.5
S
17
0.2
S
24
Energy kJ
80
36
53
52
119
55
123
19
3
2
4
14
145
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.2
S
21
0.4
S
20
0.6
S
18
0.1
E
16
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
14
Energy kJ
73
36
121
232
5
17
14
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
1.1
SW
6
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
1.7
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
0.8
WSW
4
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
S
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
7
85
1
3
1030
587
1714
1816
19
3576
3700
3993
3657
4563
2884
861
800
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
4
4
2
4
1
3
1
3
Distance (km)
13
10
1
1
13
10
13
19
19
735
63
14
10
10
13
10
91
10
0
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
1
4
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
7
5
4
4
6
5
5
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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Information about the The Wedge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wedge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wedge 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 (The Wedge) 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 The Wedge 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near The Wedge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Hobart which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Arthur which is 32 km (20 miles) away

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