The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a slow-burner on our hands for the next couple of weeks, with The Wedge being the only spot on the radar. The early days are quiet, but the back half of the run might just have a couple of windows that get the heart pumping.

First up, we’re looking at The Wedge. This is a breakwater setup, and it only breaks fairly consistently, so you’ve got to pick your moments. The coming days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’re kicking off with a small 3ft SSW groundswell on Wednesday the 22nd, but with a cross-shore wind and a combined wave energy of 461 (moderate), it’s not doing much. The sea surface is holding about average for late July, nothing to write home about. Thursday the 23rd is similar with a light cross-shore and a 3ft swell, but the energy is a hair better at 501. Still, the tide is looking questionable, and the wind is just ruining the party.

Things get a little spicy on Friday the 24th. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to a massive 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy hits 760 (moderate). The catch? The wind is onshore, which is a killer. It’s a tease, really. Saturday the 25th is a bit more promising with a 3ft SSW swell, a 21-second period, and a light cross-onshore wind. The energy is still solid at 758, but it’s still not quite clean. The whole first week feels like it’s stuck in neutral.

Now, hold on to your boards. Things start looking up in the second week. On Friday the 31st of July, the afternoon gets interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the S, with a 15-second period and a light cross-onshore breeze. The real story is the combined energy: 1287. That’s strong wave energy, folks. This is the standout of the entire forecast. The Wedge is a breakwater, and with a long period S swell, it’s going to have some juice. It’s a little set for experts, but the crowd is likely to be there, so pick your corner.

The weekend of August 1st and 2nd keeps the momentum. Saturday the 1st shows a 6ft S swell in the morning. That’s over 5ft, so beginners might want to sit this one out. The period is 13 seconds, with a light cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 1060 (strong). This is a proper window. The wind is light and cross-shore, which means the surface should be clean. If you’re charging, this is your morning. The afternoon drops to 5ft with a bit more cross-chop, so get it early.

By Sunday the 2nd, the swell backs off to 4ft, and the energy drops to 335. After that, the run fades hard. Monday the 3rd through the 6th of August are a total bust. The swell drops to 2ft, the period is all over the place, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. The sea state is just poor. The Wedge is fairly consistent, but when it’s gone, it’s gone. The best bet is to eye that Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August. The long-range call on that Friday is promising, but it’s a bit far out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty, signing off.

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