
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (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 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| 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 straight into it. We’ve got a 16-day window, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. The Wedge is our only show in town, and it’s gonna be a long wait for anything worth paddling out for.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday the 10th right through to Friday the 14th, we’re looking at nothing but small, weak swell with a constant cross-onshore or cross wind. The wave energy is low to moderate (between 178 and 332), and the conditions are just poor. It’s all small wind ripples and chop. You’d be better off doing something else.
Even when the swell direction swings a bit and the period gets long on the 14th, the wind is still a problem. The Wedge is a breakwater, so it needs clean conditions, and it’s just not getting them. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
Now, mark your calendar. Saturday the 15th afternoon finally shows a glimmer of hope. We get a clean, light cross-offshore breeze with a 3ft SSW swell. The period is a healthy 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 574 – that’s moderate energy, so there’s some push. The guidance says this spot loves a good SSW swell, and this is the closest we get. It’s the only "good surf conditions" window in the whole run. The Wedge is fairly consistent, but it’s an advanced spot, so don’t expect a beginner wave. It’s the standout, but it’s a single session.
The second week is a frustrating repeat. From Sunday the 16th all the way through to the 25th of August, the swell stays tiny (1ft to 3ft) and the wind either stays cross or goes cross-on again. The energy is all over the place, from weak 199 up to moderate 391, but the conditions are almost always "poor" or "marginal". There’s a couple of clean windows on the 21st afternoon and a few mornings with light offshore, but with swell that small, it’s barely a ripple. The long period (over 18 seconds) on the 22nd and 23rd is a tease – that kind of groundswell needs a better bank and cleaner conditions to do anything at a breakwater setup.
So, the bottom line: Saturday the 15th afternoon is your one true shot. Small, clean, and the best of a bad lot. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and The Wedge just isn’t cooperating. Keep the board in the car for that Saturday, but don’t hold your breath for the rest of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 166 | 248 | 242 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 11:56AM1.57m | 11:48PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:35AM0.01m | 5:52PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
218 | 163 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 166 | 248 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 |
3 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 28 | 27 | 47 | 44 | 38 | 38 | 41 | 197 | 169 | 16 | 149 | 35 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | W 11 | W 10 |
23 | 1 | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 45 | 151 | 20 | 36 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 4 | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | 28 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 116 | 10 | 53 | 116 | 10 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 79 |
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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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