
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The forecast for The Wedge over the next couple of weeks is a tough pill to swallow. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions right from the start, with nothing worth paddling out for through the first week of August. The swell is tiny, the winds are messy, and the forecast just isn't giving us any love. It’s not until we get to the second week that we start to see a glimmer of something rideable, but even then, we’re looking at marginal, small stuff.
The first real chance to get wet looks to be on Friday, August 14th, and again on Saturday the 15th. The swell is still on the small side, around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW, but the energy is finally starting to build with the combined swell energy reading around 435-505 (moderate energy). The wind is cross-shore, not ideal, but it might just be clean enough to make the most of those long-period 16-18 second lines. This is a wave that loves a good groundswell, and with that period, you'll feel the push, but the sets will be spaced out. It won't be big, but for a surfer who knows the break, it could be a fun little session. Keep your expectations in check though – this isn’t a standout by any means.
Honestly, the best window in the whole outlook is a brief one on Saturday morning, August 16th. You’ll see a small 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and light cross-shore winds from the W at 6 mph. The combined energy is at 452 (moderate). It’s not a day for charging, but if you’re desperate for a paddle and some clean little waves, this is your best bet. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 73°, which is a very unusual anomaly of 6°, so it’ll feel like a bath.
After that, it’s back to the grind. The winds turn onshore or cross-onshore for the rest of the run, and the swell drops back down to 2 ft-2 ft with poor surf conditions dominating from the 17th right through to the end of the forecast on the 23rd of August. The wave energy fades back to weak readings, around 164-245. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. There just isn’t the power or the wind to make anything happen.
So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is a write-off. Your only real chance for a surf is the 14th through the 16th of August, with the Saturday morning of the 16th being the pick of a very average bunch. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s all we’ve got. Keep the board waxed and your eyes on the horizon.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
237 | 203 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 251 | 191 | 217 | 280 | 629 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:04AM1.01m | 6:10PM1.87m | 8:41AM1.12m | 7:10PM2.00m | 9:14AM1.22m | 8:03PM2.09m | 9:46AM1.32m | 8:52PM2.12m | 10:18AM1.40m | 9:37PM2.08m | 10:50AM1.48m | 10:21PM1.95m | 11:23AM1.53m | 11:04PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.88m | 1:56AM-0.19m | 12:47PM0.80m | 2:40AM-0.32m | 1:48PM0.69m | 3:19AM-0.37m | 2:39PM0.56m | 3:57AM-0.37m | 3:27PM0.46m | 4:31AM-0.29m | 4:15PM0.39m | 5:04AM-0.16m | 5:02PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
237 | 203 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 251 | 191 | 217 | 280 | 629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 11 |
36 | 56 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 42 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 28 | 26 | 45 | 62 | 58 | 44 | 46 | 197 | 169 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 9 |
4 | 6 | 56 | 3 | 32 | 12 | 8 | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 44 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 98 | 21 | 20 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 3 |
7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 116 | 27 | 119 | 387 | 0 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 121 | 53 | 53 | 119 | 21 | 49 | 116 | 24 |
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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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