The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.1° 

The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Wedge surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 519 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our local patch. There’s a bit of a story to tell, but it’s not the kind that gets you frothing right away. We’ve got a real slow start, but there’s a glimmer of hope way out there.

The whole 16-day window kicks off with a whole lot of nothing good. From Saturday the 15th of August all the way through to the end of the month, the wave energy is just... there. It’s not surfable in any meaningful way. The first few days are a write-off, with poor conditions and winds that just won’t play nice. The Wedge (our only break in the running) is a breakwater setup, and it’s facing a fairly exposed window to the SSW. The problem is, the swell is tiny, and the wind is never truly offshore. It’s mostly cross or cross-on, which just messes up what little shape there is. We’re talking about swell heights of 1 ft to 3 ft, with periods mostly between 13 and 16 seconds. That’s a long period, which is usually a good sign for a point or reef, but at a breakwater like The Wedge with that weak energy, it’s just not enough.

The combined energy of all swells directed here starts at 602 on Saturday the 15th, which is moderate, but it’s paired with a “poor surf conditions” call. The water temp is 71° F with a 4° F anomaly, making it much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice touch for the skin, but it doesn’t help the waves.

There’s a long, dry gap. Day after day, the scores are a flat zero or a one. The wind is light, sometimes cross-shore, but the swell is just too small and the conditions are marginal at best. The consistency is “fairly consistent” at The Wedge, which means it on paper, but it’s consistently small and messy. For a spot like this, a blank run like this is more normal than you’d hope.

Now, the only real standout—and I mean the *only* one—is way out there. Look at Saturday the 29th of August. Early morning, we’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 777, which is a solid moderate push. The wind is light and cross-on from the SW, which is not perfect, but it’s light. The report says “marginal surf forecast,” but that’s the best we’ve got by a long shot. The swell direction is SSW, which matches the optimum direction for The Wedge. Still, the size is small, and that long period at a breakwater can be a bit tricky. It’s a promising call, but it’s so far out there that you have to take it with a grain of salt. The Saturday afternoon to the 30th of August looks to drop off again with onshore winds.

So, for the next week, you can leave the boards in the car. The second week gets a little more interesting, but it’s a gamble. That Saturday the 29th morning is the one to keep an eye on. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real pulse we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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15
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Monday
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0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
532
519
382
272
268
268
268
261
203
181
242
270
280
196
183
183
175
101
99
99
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
W
10
W
20
W
5
SW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
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10
SSW
15
SSW
5
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SW
15
WSW
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
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6:15
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6:16
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7:37
7:37
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7:34
7:32
7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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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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