Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
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 on the cards for The Wedge over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water is sitting at 73°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual. It’s like stepping into a warm bath out there.
Right now, the outlook is a bit of a slow burn. We’re looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions kicking off from Tuesday the 25th of August. The first recommendation isn’t until Wednesday the 26th of August, but even then, it’s nothing to write home about. The surf is small and the overall vibe is flat.
The pick of the bunch across the whole 16-day window is shaping up to be Wednesday morning the 9th of September. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell rolling in from the SSE, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. The combined swell energy is pumping at 1124 (moderate to strong), and the wind is light and cross-shore from the West, which should keep things pretty clean. This is the one that’s got the most going for it, but it’s a long way off, so treat it as promising but not a dead certainty.
Before that, there’s a few sessions that are worth a look if you’re desperate. Saturday the 29th of August has 3ft to 4ft of SSW swell with a long 16 to 17-second period, and light to gentle cross-shore winds. The energy is decent (690 to 837), but the conditions are still rated as marginal. The Wedge is a breakwater spot, and with that long period swell, it’ll likely bend in nicely for the more experienced crew. Crowds can be an issue here often, so be ready for a few bodies in the water.
From the 30th of August right through to the 8th of September, there’s a real dry spell. Surf sizes hover around 2ft to 3ft, the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the scores are flat. It’s a proper lull.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is that Wednesday morning on the 9th of September. Clear skies, a cross-shore breeze, and a nice groundswell from the SSE. It’s not a classic Wedge day – the swell direction is a little off – but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 379 | 496 | 396 | 224 | 273 | 240 | 123 | 249 | 212 | 742 | 601 | 635 | 604 | 417 | 405 | 261 | 233 | 239 | 169 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:19PM1.81m | 9:36AM1.31m | 8:52PM1.84m | 9:57AM1.39m | 9:24PM1.83m | 10:19AM1.47m | 9:58PM1.76m | 10:43AM1.55m | 10:34PM1.64m | 11:09AM1.61m | 11:14PM1.48m | 11:38AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.67m | 3:19AM-0.08m | 2:44PM0.57m | 3:43AM-0.08m | 3:17PM0.48m | 4:05AM-0.05m | 3:52PM0.41m | 4:29AM0.02m | 4:30PM0.34m | 4:52AM0.13m | 5:13PM0.30m | 5:16AM0.27m | 6:02PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 15 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 170 | 379 | 496 | 396 | 224 | 273 | 240 | 123 | 249 | 212 | 742 | 601 | 635 | 133 | 104 | 405 | 76 | 215 | 239 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 127 | 142 | 203 | 121 | 104 | 104 | 103 | 93 | 78 | 51 | 91 | 78 | 60 | 604 | 417 | 58 | 261 | 43 | 27 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 18 | W 10 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 48 | 159 | 18 | 10 | 55 | 46 | 45 | 121 | 73 | 89 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 62 | 55 | 107 | 233 | 118 | 120 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | 131 | — | — | 120 | — | — | 52 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 11 | 53 | 99 | 0 | 119 | 94 | 17 | 119 | 116 | 19 | 53 | 94 | 7 | 53 | 116 | 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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