Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 705 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
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 up for The Wedge. It’s a bit of a slow starter, so don’t bother waxing up just yet if you’re hoping for something good.
The first proper surf we’re going to see doesn’t really show until around Saturday, July 18th, and even then it’s a no-go. The whole first week is pretty much a write-off with poor surf conditions day after day. There’s a small swell running, but the wind is never on our side—cross-shore, onshore, you name it, it’s not clean. The waves are tiny, around 1ft to 2ft, and the energy is low (201 to 245). The water temperature is 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first hint of life comes on Saturday, July 18th, with a bit of a step up in the afternoon. We get a 2ft swell from the SW with a period of 18 seconds—that’s proper long-period groundswell, so the sets will be spaced out. The combined energy jumps to 415, which is moderate, but it’s still only considered marginal due to the cross-onshore wind. The Wedge is a breakwater, and with that long period, it can get a bit straight, but there’s potential.
The real standout, the one you want to circle, is the morning of Saturday, July 25th. That’s the best bet in the whole 16-day window. The swell bumps up to a solid 6ft from the S, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1483, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is light and onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but the size should be pumping. Because it’s over 5ft, this is not for beginners—you’ll want to be comfortable in bigger waves. The Wedge can get crowded often, so expect company.
The swell sticks around for Sunday, July 26th, but it drops back down to 3ft, though the period stretches out to a very long 19 seconds. That’s a beautiful groundswell, but it’s a bit cross-on. The energy is still strong (957), so the waves will have shape, but the lighter wind makes it a decent option.
Overall, it’s a long wait for the good stuff. The first week is flat and messy, then we get a few marginal days before the real pulse hits on the 25th. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 123 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 90 | 69 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 154 | 235 | 358 | 327 | 255 | 258 | 234 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:50AM1.24m | 9:45PM2.16m | 11:30AM1.29m | 10:33PM2.07m | 12:11PM1.34m | 11:20PM1.89m | 12:52PM1.39m | 00:09AM1.66m | 1:35PM1.43m | 1:01AM1.40m | 2:21PM1.46m | 2:05AM1.13m | 3:10PM1.48m | 3:36AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.60m | 5:00AM-0.47m | 4:21PM0.56m | 5:41AM-0.37m | 5:15PM0.55m | 6:20AM-0.22m | 6:13PM0.55m | 6:57AM-0.02m | 7:18PM0.57m | 7:33AM0.19m | 8:37PM0.57m | 8:09AM0.40m | 10:11PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 119 | 123 | 96 | 15 | 18 | 53 | 69 | 53 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 77 | 246 | 132 | 154 | 178 | 347 | 327 | 184 | 125 | 234 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | 57 | 111 | 152 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 7 | 70 | 255 | 90 | 235 | 358 | 258 | 255 | 258 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 10 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | S 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 8 | 9 | 78 | 96 | 48 | 28 | 27 | 91 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 75 | 116 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 119 | 39 | 53 | 108 | 11 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 11 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 24 | 0 |
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