Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be real about this one. We've only got one spot lighting up on the board for this whole stretch, and it's a bit of a frustrating tease. For the next week or so, the Wedge looks pretty ordinary, best left for a cruise around the rocks with a camera rather than a board. The swell’s small and the wind’s messy. The water temp is running 71°F, which is over 3°F warmer than usual for mid-August – feels like a summer holdover, a real treat if you do get in.
It’s not until late in the run, around Monday the 25th of August, that things start to get interesting. A solid, long-period groundswell from the SSE pushes in, with wave heights climbing to 5 ft. The combined energy jumps right up into strong territory (2075) on the Tuesday arvo. That's proper power, with a 16-second period – the kind of energy that turns a closeout into a freight train. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW, so it won’t be perfect, but it'll be rideable for the crew who know the place.
By Wednesday the 26th, we see the peak of this run. The swell tips over 6 ft from the S, with that same long-period power (1456). It’s big, it’s strong, and it’s pushing straight into that wedgy peak. This is expert territory; anything over 5 ft is no place for beginners, and at over six with that grunt, only the brave should paddle out. The wind is practically dead – a slight air from the SSW – meaning the surface is going to be glassy. This is THE standout. It’s the kind of session you dream about at the Wedge, but remember, a long-period S swell can make a breakwater peak very critical and unpredictable. The crowd will be on it too – this spot gets “often” busy, and you can bet the locals will be out for this one.
The energy holds through Thursday the 27th with 6 ft swell and a cleaner cross-shore wind, but it’s slowly fading. After that, swells from the wrong direction and onshore winds take over again, dropping back to weak, messy 3 ft stuff until the end of the month. So, there’s a long, quiet start, then a proper window of heavy, expert-level surf mid-week starting the 25th. Get on it if you’ve got the nerves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 302 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 261 | 203 | 155 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:56AM1.57m | 11:48PM1.53m | 12:31PM1.57m | 00:37AM1.28m | 1:07PM1.55m | 1:37AM1.05m | 1:48PM1.50m | 3:20AM0.88m | 2:43PM1.45m | 3:58PM1.43m | 8:42AM1.01m | 5:18PM1.47m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.37m | 6:04AM0.21m | 6:47PM0.41m | 6:30AM0.41m | 7:52PM0.45m | 6:52AM0.60m | 9:20PM0.46m | 7:06AM0.77m | 11:08PM0.41m | 00:28AM0.29m | 10:22AM1.01m | 1:20AM0.18m | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 302 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 73 | 60 | 155 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 4 |
| kJ | 125 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 36 | 38 | 261 | 203 | 51 | 36 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 50 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 67 | 67 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 57 | 9 | 8 | 81 | 8 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 79 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 66 | — | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 119 | 66 | 116 | 119 | 10 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 108 | 53 | 119 | 116 | 19 | 53 | 116 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 7 |
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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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