Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and Fahrenheit.
Look, this forecast is a bit of a flat spell, to be honest. We’ve only got The Wedge to look at, and it’s a tricky breakwater setup that needs a perfect storm to work. It’s not looking like we’re getting that.
Water temp is about what you’d expect for the time of year, so no major surprises pulling on the thick rubber.
We start on Friday, August 7th. The swell is a tiny 2 feet from the SSW, but it’s got a long 19-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, but with a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be a bumpy, frustrating paddle. The wave energy is weak (330). Saturday the 8th is more of the same: 2 to 2 feet of SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, and the energy is still weak. Sunday the 9th is the worst of the week – 3 feet of swell with a cross-onshore wind. The whole first week is a struggle: small, wind-affected, and not worth chasing.
The second week brings a little more life. On Friday, August 14th, the energy picks up a bit (389), but the swell is still only 2 feet. The real spike comes on Saturday, August 15th. The swell jumps to 3 feet from the SSW, and the wave energy hits a moderate 582 – the biggest reading of the whole period. The problem? The wind is onshore out of the south. That’s going to turn it into a messy, lumpy mess. The swell period is still a long 16 seconds, which at a beach break can mean it just walls up.
The best window is likely the morning of Sunday, August 16th. The swell is a solid 3 feet, and while the wind is cross-onshore, it’s a light breeze. The energy is still good (461). The afternoon cleans up with a light cross-shore breeze. It’s not going to be a perfect Wedge day, but it’s the most organised and surfable session we’ve got. After that, it’s back to the same old story: small, onshore, and frustrating through the rest of the week.
If you’re looking for the pick of the litter, it’s the morning of Sunday, August 16th. But don’t go in expecting barrels – it’s a marginal day at best. This spot is usually fairly consistent, but it’s just not getting the right direction or the right wind.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:02AM0.89m | 5:01PM1.75m | 8:04AM1.01m | 6:10PM1.87m | 8:41AM1.12m | 7:10PM2.00m | 9:14AM1.22m | 8:03PM2.09m | 9:46AM1.32m | 8:52PM2.12m | 10:18AM1.40m | 9:37PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.20m | 9:33AM0.85m | 1:05AM-0.01m | 11:28AM0.88m | 1:56AM-0.19m | 12:47PM0.80m | 2:40AM-0.32m | 1:48PM0.69m | 3:19AM-0.37m | 2:39PM0.56m | 3:57AM-0.37m | 3:27PM0.46m | 4:31AM-0.29m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 137 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 82 | 114 | 82 | 130 | 36 | 56 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 42 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 49 | 56 | 27 | 47 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | S 9 | W 15 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 56 | 3 | 45 | 44 | 8 | 39 | 2 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 28 | 44 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 119 | 119 | 24 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 167 | 0 | 53 | 119 | 26 | 53 | 119 | 53 |
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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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