Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
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 what’s coming down the line for this spot.
Right from the get-go, we’ve got a long, quiet stretch. The surf is pretty much non-existent for the first few days and into the first week. We’ve got small, weak swell hanging around, but the wind is a mess—cross-on or cross-shore all the way—keeping things choppy and messy. The energy is low, in the 200 to 500 range, so don’t bother paddling out just yet.
Things start to look a little more interesting heading into the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September. Saturday morning shows some potential, with a 3ft swell from the SSW at 16 seconds, which is a nice long period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1027, so it’s got some push. Wind is light cross-shore, so it could be cleaner than what we’ve seen. By Sunday the 6th, the swell picks up to 6ft from the S, period 15 seconds, and energy hits 1931. Sunday morning is looking promising with a light cross-shore breeze, but you’ve got some light rain about. Sunday afternoon, the wind swings to a clean cross-off with a moderate breeze—this is the real standout of the whole outlook. The Wedge itself is an expert-only break, and for good reason. This swell is on the bigger side and the long period will make it wedge up and unload. Just be aware, this is a breakwater spot, and with that size and period, it’s not for the faint of heart. Crowds are pretty much always a thing here, so expect company.
That window on the 6th is the best on offer. After that, the swell drops back, the wind gets messy again, and we’re back to small, weak slop through to the middle of September. Tuesday the 8th has a small window of cleanish surf, but it’s dropping fast and the period goes short. A couple of days later, around the 10th, there’s a glimmer of long-period swell again, but it’s tiny, only 3ft, and the wind is cross-shore, keeping it marginal. Not worth getting excited about.
Water temps aren’t mentioned as being off the hook, so expect it to feel about average for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 233 | 184 | 156 | 99 | 83 | 66 | 133 | 129 | 195 | 118 | 408 | 497 | 448 | 427 | 487 | 512 | 588 | 918 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:14PM1.48m | 11:38AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.27m | 12:12PM1.68m | 1:02AM1.06m | 12:55PM1.67m | 2:46AM0.89m | 1:54PM1.64m | 3:19PM1.63m | 7:25AM1.04m | 4:53PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16AM0.27m | 6:02PM0.29m | 5:39AM0.43m | 7:02PM0.30m | 6:04AM0.59m | 8:24PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.76m | 10:13PM0.25m | 11:47PM0.11m | 10:09AM0.98m | 00:50AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 56 | 233 | 184 | 119 | 83 | 83 | 31 | 119 | 95 | 53 | 53 | 408 | 497 | 448 | 427 | 487 | 507 | 588 | 918 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 261 | 166 | 166 | 22 | 23 | 67 | 47 | 24 | 15 | 145 | 106 | 35 | 50 | 39 | 126 | 350 | 512 | 387 | 414 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 13 |
| kJ | 123 | 37 | 14 | 156 | 99 | 50 | 66 | 133 | 129 | 195 | 118 | 90 | 39 | 39 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 25 | — | — | 22 | 52 | — | 31 | 98 | — | 58 | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 53 | 116 | 10 | 53 | 108 | 24 | 119 | 119 | 27 | 53 | 94 | 11 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 54 | 99 | 0 |
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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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