Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW 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 (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Wedge.
Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty flat and not worth paddling out for. The 9th of September sees a tiny 2ft to 2ft southwest swell with a long 16-second period, but the wind is messy and cross-onshore. The combined energy is weak (275-345), and the water temp is a very unusual 72°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s marginal at best.
From Thursday the 10th through to Monday the 15th, it’s a real dud. The swell stays small, mostly 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is almost always onshore (south or southeast). The water temp anomaly isn’t listed for those days, but with the onshore flow, it’s just not going to be clean. The energy values are low (155-497), so don’t expect any power. This stretch is a write-off.
Then we get a bit of a glimmer on Wednesday the 16th. The swell picks up slightly to 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-18 second period. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the energy starts to climb (397). It’s still a marginal call, but there’s a little more life in the water.
The real standout, the one that’s got my heart beating a little faster, is Saturday the 19th of September. The morning is looking glassy with a light SSW wind. The swell is 2ft from the southwest with a solid 18-second period. The combined energy is a solid 376. This is a classic setup for The Wedge. The long period groundswell means the waves will have good shape and power, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean. This is the best on offer, no question.
After that, from Sunday the 20th to Tuesday the 23rd, the swell holds at 2ft to 3ft, but the wind switches to a cross-shore from the west. The energy is moderate (281-478). It’s surfable, but it won’t be as pristine as Saturday morning. The wave heights are still small, so it’s manageable for most.
The last few days, the 24th and 25th, the swell drops back down to 2ft to 2ft, and the energy fades. It’s back to being a bit of a struggle.
So, if you’re looking for the best wave, get on the Saturday 19th September morning. It’s the cleanest, most promising window in the whole 16-day period. The rest is a bit of a waiting game. Stay patient, and you’ll be rewarded.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 129 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 127 | 127 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:11AM1.50m | 8:44PM1.94m | 9:39AM1.59m | 9:27PM1.86m | 10:06AM1.67m | 10:09PM1.72m | 10:34AM1.71m | 10:50PM1.55m | 11:01AM1.71m | 11:33PM1.35m | 11:29AM1.68m | 00:21AM1.16m | 11:58AM1.61m | 1:25AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.38m | 3:24AM-0.15m | 3:23PM0.26m | 3:53AM-0.04m | 4:05PM0.19m | 4:20AM0.10m | 4:47PM0.16m | 4:45AM0.27m | 5:30PM0.17m | 5:08AM0.45m | 6:16PM0.23m | 5:27AM0.61m | 7:11PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 44 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 24 | 35 | 43 | 82 | 47 | 92 | 63 | 44 | 18 | 127 | 122 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 98 | 38 | 11 | 26 | 16 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 44 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 10 | 127 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 127 | 78 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 58 | 129 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 24 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 116 | 53 | 53 | 116 | 53 | 53 | 202 | 11 | 53 | 53 | 19 | 53 | 119 | 0 |
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