The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
22.1°C
2.6° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty checkin' in with a look at what's on the cards for The Wedge. It's a bit of a slow burner, but there's some light at the end of the tunnel. Let's get into it.

Right now, we're looking at a flat spell. The Wedge is a breakwater setup that needs a solid push from the south-west to get goin', and we're just not gettin' it. These first few days of the forecast are a write-off, with tiny, messy 1ft to 2ft swells and light cross-shore breezes that just aren't doin' the job. It's a tough start, but the water is a very unusual 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you can have a swim.

From the 26th of August, we start to see some pulse in the water, with the swell lifting to 4ft from the S, but with onshore winds, it's just not gonna be clean. This pattern of marginal, onshore, or cross-onshore conditions hangs around for a good week. The energy is buildin' – you can see the combined energy (590) on Wednesday morning – but the wind is killin' it. It's a frustrating stretch of nearly-could-be-good surf.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 3rd of September. The morning is still a bit marginal, but check out Thursday afternoon: a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period rollin' in, and the wind goes clean, cross-off. The wave energy is pumpin' at 797 (moderate), and for the first time, the 'clean' description pops up. It's still small, but that's your window for a sneaky session on a longboard.

Then, the following week, things get a bit more interesting. The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September sees the swell pushing up to 4ft and eventually 5ft from the S, with the combined energy hittin' strong values (1359 and 1381). The catch? The wind is either light onshore or cross-onshore. It's not the clean, glassy perfection we'd dream of, but the size is there. For the more experienced crew, the 6th of September could be worth a look, as the swell touches 6ft in the afternoon. It's still a bit onshore, but it's the biggest push of the whole window.

The very end of the run, on the 7th of September, loses the plot with stronger onshore winds, so don't hold your breath for that.

So, the standout is that Thursday afternoon, 3rd of September. It's not a big day, but the clean offshore wind on that long-period SSW groundswell will be the prettiest you'll see. If you want more size, the 6th of September offers the most power, but the conditions won't be as pristine. It's a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed. For now, the best advice is to be patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSE
12
1.1
S
12
1.1
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12
1.1
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12
1.1
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11
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11
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
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SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
112
213
163
142
224
216
127
192
344
333
333
287
224
204
252
212
582
453
493
475
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
8:47AM1.14m
7:07PM1.65m
9:01AM1.19m
7:45PM1.75m
9:18AM1.24m
8:19PM1.81m
9:36AM1.31m
8:52PM1.84m
9:57AM1.39m
9:24PM1.83m
10:19AM1.47m
9:58PM1.76m
10:43AM1.55m
10:34PM1.64m
Low Tide
1:03PM0.88m
2:28AM0.01m
1:39PM0.78m
2:55AM-0.05m
2:12PM0.67m
3:19AM-0.08m
2:44PM0.57m
3:43AM-0.08m
3:17PM0.48m
4:05AM-0.05m
3:52PM0.41m
4:29AM0.02m
4:30PM0.34m
4:52AM0.13m
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7:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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