Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 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, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Looking at the 16-day window, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for the most part. We’ve got a few windows where the Wedge might offer up something, but honestly, most of this period is marginal. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real action doesn’t kick in until Saturday, August 29th. The Wedge is a breakwater setup, and it’s fairly consistent. The morning of the 29th sees a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, giving it some real push. The combined energy is moderate at 613. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit textured but not blown out. Saturday afternoon, the swell stays similar at 4ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, with a moderate 770 combined energy. The wind swings to a cross-shore, which is a bit better, but it’s a gentle breeze, so there’s some cross-chop. This is the pick of the early days – not perfect, but the most surfable.
Sunday the 30th through Monday, September 1st, is poor. The waves are there, but the conditions are just ugly with onshore winds and choppy surf. A big gap of poor surf.
Then we get a little bump on Thursday, September 3rd. The morning shows a 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, with a combined energy of 699. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s rideable but not glassy. The afternoon gets ruined by a stronger cross-shore breeze.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th. This is the best of the whole period. On Tuesday morning, we’ve got a 4ft S swell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 664. The wind is light and cross-shore – clean lines. Tuesday afternoon, the swell builds to 5ft from the S, 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 987. The wind is still a gentle cross-shore, keeping it fairly clean. This is when it starts to get good.
Wednesday, September 9th, is the peak. The morning delivers a 5ft S swell, 12-second period, and a strong combined energy of 1082. Wind is light and cross-shore – that’s a recipe for some proper waves. The afternoon sees the swell climb to 6ft from the S, with an 11-second period. The energy is still solid at 887, but the wind gets a bit stronger. Still, this is the best run of the whole forecast. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s stepping into intermediate territory, but the long period (12-13 seconds) will give it real shape. Expect bigger sets and longer waits between them. The Wedge is a breakwater, so it can handle that long-period energy well.
After that, it fades quickly. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th have some swell but onshore winds kill it. By Saturday the 12th, it’s done.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The one standout is that Tuesday, September 8th, through Wednesday, September 9th. That’s your window. The Wedge will have some juice, and with the light cross-shore winds, it’ll be the best we get. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
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174 | 249 | 212 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 604 | 417 | 330 | 306 | 255 | 184 | 116 | 101 | 198 | 244 | 304 | 386 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:24PM1.83m | 10:19AM1.47m | 9:58PM1.76m | 10:43AM1.55m | 10:34PM1.64m | 11:09AM1.61m | 11:14PM1.48m | 11:38AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.27m | 12:12PM1.68m | 1:02AM1.06m | 12:55PM1.67m | 2:46AM0.89m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM-0.05m | 3:52PM0.41m | 4:29AM0.02m | 4:30PM0.34m | 4:52AM0.13m | 5:13PM0.30m | 5:16AM0.27m | 6:02PM0.29m | 5:39AM0.43m | 7:02PM0.30m | 6:04AM0.59m | 8:24PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
123 | 249 | 53 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 141 | 110 | 330 | 78 | 255 | 184 | 116 | 82 | 198 | 244 | 304 | 386 | 313 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 9 | SSW 19 | S 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 7 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 17 |
93 | 80 | 212 | 34 | 42 | 30 | 604 | 417 | 61 | 306 | 180 | 166 | 101 | 101 | 50 | 7 | 15 | 129 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 9 | W 5 |
174 | 61 | 89 | 53 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 34 | 76 | 261 | 38 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 80 | 133 | 8 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 15 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 53 | 116 | 53 | 53 | 24 | 61 | 53 | 116 | 26 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 7 | 53 | 119 | 1 |
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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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