The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Surf’s been flat and sloppy for the start of this stretch, but there’s a real shot of energy coming if you can wait it out. The next couple weeks are gonna test your patience, but the end of the run is looking like it’s got some serious bite.

Right now, we’re looking at a lot of small, weak, and bumpy surf. The Wedge (Newport Beach) is the only spot on the map, and honestly, it’s not doing much. The first several days are a wash for any proper waves. Friday and Saturday are seeing tiny swells around 2ft to 3ft with short periods, and the wind is cross-onshore or choppy. It’s all mush and bump. The energy is weak, with values in the low hundreds to low 500s. Not worth paddling out for anything real.

We sit through the weekend and into the middle of the next week with more of the same. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the winds stay light but mostly cross or cross-onshore. There are a few 'marginal' calls, but that’s just saying it might be rideable, not that it’s good. This is a stretch of days where you’re better off doing something else.

The real glimmer starts around the 27th of August. That’s when the energy starts to climb. The swell on Thursday morning jumps to 4ft, with the energy value hitting 1066, which is a big step up. By the afternoon, we’re seeing 6ft. The wind is still light and cross-onshore, but it’s glassy enough to keep things clean.

Now, the standout is the 28th of August. Friday. This is looking like the best day of the whole period. The swell is pushing 7ft, the period is around 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy reading is 1886, which is strong. There’s a touch of rain, but the wind is only 3 mph, so it’s basically dead calm. This is going to be big and powerful at The Wedge. The direction is solidly from the SSW, which is exactly what this spot wants. This is expert territory, for sure. That size and power isn't for the faint of heart.

After that, the swell backs down a little on the 29th, but it’s still a solid 5ft with an 11-second period. It’s still got some push to it, but it’s not as critical as Friday.

So, if you’ve got the patience and the skills, aim for the 28th of August. That’s your window. The rest of the time, it’s pretty slim pickings.

Alright, let’s talk about the water temp. For the first break I mentioned, The Wedge, the water is about average for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Be careful out there on that big day. The Wedge is a heavy wave. Stay safe.

Rusty.

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