The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get honest about the next couple of weeks at The Wedge. I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch looks like a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry run with barely a whisper of surf. The first day with anything even worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 8th, and even then, it’s a marginal call. So we’ve got a solid gap of a few days of nothing to start.

The Wedge is a breakwater setup, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell, but we’re just not getting the juice. The prevailing wind is a cross or cross-onshore for most of the period, which is never ideal for a spot like this. The water is about what you’d expect for this time of year, no real anomaly to speak of.

Let’s run through it. Don’t get your hopes up.

Saturday, August 8th – Tuesday, August 12th
The first flicker of life comes Saturday afternoon with a 2ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a marginal call. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. The combined wave energy is moderate at 314 (moderate). The pattern stays the same through to Tuesday the 11th and 12th, with tiny 2ft to 2ft SSW swells. The wind is mostly light cross-onshore or onshore, so don’t expect any clean faces. The period is decent enough, between 13 and 17 seconds, suggesting some long-period groundswell, but with this size, it’s just not got enough power to make The Wedge do its thing.

Thursday, August 13th – Sunday, August 16th
Thursday the 13th looks similar – 2ft SSW swell, light cross-onshore wind. Not much to write home about. The combined energy stays moderate, around 215 to 236 (moderate).

Friday, August 14th
This is the closest we get to a highlight, and I’m using that term very loosely. Friday morning shows a 2ft SSW swell, but the key here is the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, which is the cleanest we’ll see. The period is a solid 18 seconds, which is very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 310 (moderate). The afternoon picks up a bit to 2ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, so it’ll get choppy. For a surfer who knows this place, Friday morning might offer a few glassy, shifty lines, but it’s a gamble. The long period with this size won’t be a classic Wedge wedge, but it might offer a few fun runners.

Saturday, August 15th
Another marginal option. 3ft from the SSW and a light cross-shore breeze all day. The combined energy is 352 to 368 (moderate). It’s the biggest swell of the whole forecast, but it’s still small. The wind is better, so if you’re desperate, this is your best bet. The long period again will be a factor.

The Rest
From Sunday, August 16th onwards, it drops back to 2ft to 2ft and the wind turns onshore again. It’s a washout for the rest of the 16-day window.

The Honest Truth
There are no standouts here. The only break on offer is The Wedge, and it’s barely ticking over. If you’re a beginner, those tiny 1ft – 3ft swells are actually fine for you, but the onshore wind will make it messy. If you’re an expert, you’ll be waiting for a day that never really arrives. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer on the bigger wind days, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough watch.

Keep your eyes on the charts, but I wouldn’t be holding my breath. This is a classic summer lull, and it looks like it’s going to stick around. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a flat spell.

Rusty.

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