The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
20.8° C
1.9° 

The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Wedge surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW swell.

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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window that’s a bit of a slow burn. The standout spot is The Wedge, a breakwater wave that’s advanced only. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal, about 69°, so that’s a nice little bonus when you’re paddling out.

The pattern starts off pretty quiet. The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday the 19th of July. The Wedge is seeing a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph. The conditions are poor, and the wave comment says it’s a dud. The combined energy is moderate at 646. No real surf on offer here, just a long wait between sets and a bit of bump on the face.

Monday the 20th is marginal at best. The morning has a 4ft SSW swell, 11-second period, with light cross-on wind. The afternoon is similar with a 2ft SW swell and a 16-second period. Clean looking but the energy is weak and the quality is questionable. The Wedge is a tricky break even when it’s good, and these days are not it.

The Tuesday the 21st through to Wednesday the 29th period is a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions. The swell stays small, mostly 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is often cross-on or onshore. There’s a moment on Thursday the 23rd morning where the swell is 4ft from the S at 13 seconds, with a light cross-on breeze, but the energy is 606 – still not enough to get the Wedge firing. The combined energy pops up to 681 on the afternoon of the 23rd, but it’s a cross-shore wind, so it’s lumpy. The 24th of July has a ridiculously long 24-second period swell, but it’s only 2ft – that’s all period and no push. The quality is poor.

The Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have a bit more period (21 and 19 seconds) but the swell height is still under 3ft. The wind is light and onshore or cross-on, so the surface is messy. The Wedge is known for being a bit fickle, and this stretch is proving it.

Monday the 27th the morning has a 4ft SW swell, 18-second period, with light onshore wind. The energy is 845, which is decent, but the afternoon turns into a write-off with a moderate SSE breeze at 12 mph. The 28th and 29th are similar – marginal on the charts, but the wind is wrong.

Then we get a little flash of hope. Friday the 31st of July morning shows a 5ft S swell, 13 seconds, with light cross-on wind. The combined energy is 773. It’s still marginal, but the height is starting to nudge up. The afternoon holds 4ft at 15 seconds with 789 energy. Still not clean, but it’s a step up.

Saturday the 1st of August is the best call in the whole window. The morning has a 5ft S swell, 14 seconds, with light onshore wind (S 6 mph). The combined energy is 947 – that’s getting into the strong range. The afternoon holds 5ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, still 811 energy. The wind is cross-on but light. This is the only day the swell breaks the 5ft mark, which means it’s getting a bit too much for beginners, but for an advanced spot like The Wedge, it could be interesting. The trick is the period is shorter than the groundswells we’ve been seeing, so it’ll be a bit more crumbly, but the size is there. It’s the best of a tough run.

After that, Sunday the 2nd of August drops back to 3ft, and Monday the 3rd of August is a flat 1ft with a 13-second period and 115 energy. That’s the tail end of the forecast, and it’s a dud.

So, overall, this is a long 16-day stretch with a lot of marginal days. The Wedge is the only game in town, and it rarely gets a clean, solid swell. The standout is clearly Saturday the 1st of August, where the swell hits 5ft and the energy is strong. It’s not perfect – the wind is cross-on, and the crowds are often an issue here – but it’s the only day that offers any real hope for a wave. Keep your expectations low, and you might get a fun one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.8
SW
17
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.6
SW
24
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
411
308
258
298
575
434
439
334
325
257
503
480
404
444
189
467
584
450
657
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
10
S
15
S
10
SW
10
SSE
5
SSW
20
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15
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High Tide
2:21PM1.46m
2:05AM1.13m
3:10PM1.48m
3:36AM0.93m
4:03PM1.50m
5:49AM0.85m
4:58PM1.53m
7:48AM0.91m
5:53PM1.58m
8:45AM0.99m
6:41PM1.64m
9:15AM1.05m
7:24PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.57m
8:09AM0.40m
10:11PM0.52m
8:47AM0.59m
11:45PM0.39m
9:36AM0.75m
00:55AM0.25m
10:51AM0.85m
1:45AM0.12m
12:07PM0.89m
2:24AM0.01m
1:03PM0.87m
2:57AM-0.06m
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8:00
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Temp °C
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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.

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