
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into what’s working at The Wedge over the next couple of weeks. Things start off a little slow, but there’s a solid swell set to fire up towards the end of July and into the beginning of August. The Wedge is a breakwater setup, so it’s all about the right direction and timing.
The first real chance to get wet is on Sunday, July 26th, in the morning. We’ve got a clean, long-period SSW groundswell at 3 ft with a 19-second period. That’s some serious energy for the size – the combined energy is sitting at 725 (moderate). The water temperature is 70.2°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a good few degrees above average, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or maybe even just boardies. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW at 3 mph, just a little texture on the surface. It’s a fairly consistent break, but it’s an advanced spot, and with that long period, it’s going to be a bit more forgiving on the drop. The optimum swell direction is SSW, so this is matching up well. The swell is small, so it’s not a standout, but the quality is there for the crew who know the spot. The afternoon sees the wind picking up to 6 mph from the SW, still cross-onshore, and conditions get a bit lumpy, so the morning is the call.
Monday, July 27th, looks a little better. The morning session has a 3.6 ft SSW swell, period 18 seconds, and the wind is straight onshore from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s not perfect, but the swell is just starting to build. The combined energy is 782 (moderate). The afternoon is similar, with a 3.3 ft SSW swell, period 19 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph again. Marginal, but rideable for the experienced.
Tuesday, July 28th, brings a bit more size. Morning sees 3.9 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, with onshore wind from the S at 6 mph. The combined energy is 877 (moderate). The afternoon holds 3.3 ft with the same period, but the wind is still cross-onshore. The conditions are very marginal, but the energy is building.
Wednesday, July 29th, is more of the same. Morning is 3 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, with onshore wind from the S at 6 mph. The afternoon bumps up to 3.6 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, but the wind picks up to 9 mph from the SSW, still onshore. The combined energy hits 969 (moderate), close to strong. The surf is getting a little more power, but the onshore wind is keeping it from being glassy.
Now, Thursday, July 30th, is where things start to get interesting. The morning is a 4.9 ft swell from the S, period 14 seconds. That’s a bit of a shift in direction, but The Wedge is fairly exposed to the SSW and S. The wind is onshore from the SSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is 964 (moderate). The afternoon is where it really steps up: 5.2 ft from the S, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1008 (strong). The wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph. This is getting into the zone where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the regulars at The Wedge, this is prime.
Friday, July 31st, is the real standout. The morning session has a 5.6 ft swell from the S, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is 1138 (strong). The wind is cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, so it’s a bit lumpy, but that’s a lot of
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 452 | 928 | 970 | 1208 | 1126 | 902 | 724 | 540 | 413 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 9:38AM1.09m | 8:02PM1.78m | 10:00AM1.13m | 8:37PM1.84m | 10:22AM1.17m | 9:10PM1.87m | 10:45AM1.21m | 9:42PM1.87m | 11:10AM1.26m | 10:14PM1.82m | 11:36AM1.31m | 10:47PM1.73m | 12:04PM1.37m | 11:23PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM0.82m | 3:27AM-0.12m | 2:21PM0.77m | 3:55AM-0.15m | 2:55PM0.70m | 4:22AM-0.16m | 3:28PM0.66m | 4:48AM-0.15m | 4:04PM0.62m | 5:13AM-0.11m | 4:42PM0.59m | 5:38AM-0.03m | 5:24PM0.57m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 452 | 928 | 970 | 1208 | 1126 | 902 | 724 | 540 | 413 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 21 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 |
21 | 12 | 23 | 48 | 33 | 35 | 44 | 31 | 142 | 292 | 366 | 314 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 16 | S 19 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 13 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 6 |
47 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 7 | 26 | 188 | 14 | 33 | 21 | 229 | 24 | 26 | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 94 | 53 | 53 | 108 | 39 | 53 | 60 | 53 | 53 | 99 | 53 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 54 | 116 | 7 | 53 | 119 | 53 |
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Information about the The Wedge Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Wedge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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