Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wedge this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the forecast for The Wedge. It's a bit of a slow start, but there's a serious pulse of energy on the way for those willing to wait.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next week and a half is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We've got a long stretch of nothing from now until the end of July. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft out of the ENE, and the period is short, so there's just no push. The combined energy is weak, often measuring in the single digits (67, 30, 12). Winds are all over the place, but it doesn't matter because there's nothing to ride. It's a real bummer of a start, with a solid 12-day gap before things get interesting.
Then, we hit the first week of August. It's all change. On Thursday, August 6th, the stars align. We've got a massive 13ft SE groundswell rolling in, with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 5095, which is a huge amount of power. The wind is glassy in the morning, absolutely perfect. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell direction is from the SE, which is pretty much straight on for The Wedge at that size. This is a big one, only for the experts. The waves will be huge and powerful, breaking fast and heavy. For a break that's as inconsistent as The Wedge, this is a rare and special looking day.
The morning after, Friday, August 7th, is still pumping. The swell drops to 10ft from the ESE, with a period of 13 seconds, and the energy is still a meaty 3041. Winds are glassy again in the morning. Another top-tier session for those who know what they're doing. The swell is still well over 8ft, so it's still expert territory.
This is a classic case of a long wait for a serious payoff. The first week and a half is a write-off, but when that SE groundswell hits around the 6th and 7th of August, it'll be the best we've seen in a long time. Just remember, the long period groundswell and big size at The Wedge means it'll be a heavy, fast, and critical wave. Not for the faint of heart, but for the experts, it's going to be a day to remember.
Stay patient. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 17 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 19 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 45 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:11AM1.03m | 4:44PM1.48m | 5:18AM1.05m | 5:34PM1.57m | 6:12AM1.10m | 6:19PM1.65m | 6:58AM1.16m | 7:00PM1.72m | 7:39AM1.22m | 7:38PM1.76m | 8:16AM1.26m | 8:14PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.51m | 9:51AM0.49m | 11:33PM0.46m | 10:48AM0.51m | 00:23AM0.40m | 11:40AM0.50m | 1:06AM0.34m | 12:27PM0.48m | 1:44AM0.28m | 1:09PM0.44m | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:50PM0.41m | 2:53AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | S 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 45 | 407 | 445 | 1285 | 599 | 296 | 277 | 457 | 347 | 290 | 142 | 142 | 136 | 76 | 51 | 21 | 69 | 73 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 15 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 76 | 11 | 3 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 19 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 17 | SE 14 | NE 8 | E 8 | S 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 37 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 100 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 576 | 6 |
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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).
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