Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with 999 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same look but in feet and miles for the old-school crew.
The water at The Wedge is a toasty 75°, which is a massive 8° warmer than the usual for this time of year. It’s like surfing in a hot tub.
The first week is a real grind. From Sunday, August 30th, right through to the end of that first week, the surf is mostly poor or just barely marginal. The combined swell energy is all over the place, starting at 511 (energy 511) on Sunday morning, dropping to 196 (energy 196) by Tuesday, so it’s weak and messy. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft from the SSW. The Wedge is a breakwater, so it needs a good angle, and we’re just not getting it. The period is long, up to 15 seconds, which is a groundswell, but it’s not wrapping in. For the first few days, it’s a total write-off.
There’s a long gap of consistent poor conditions until we get a little flicker on Sunday, September 6th. The swell bumps up to about 5ft from the S, with a 14-second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the NW and WNW. That gives us some clean, rideable waves, and the combined energy jumps to 914 (energy 914). It’s still only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen. This is for the more advanced crew, as 5ft at The Wedge can get a bit of punch.
But the real standout, the one to circle, is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the WNW. That’s clean, that’s got energy (combined energy 1787), and it’s an excellent window for experienced surfers. The swell size is getting into that expert-only zone, so this is not for the faint of heart. The afternoon jumps to 10ft, but the wind swings cross and it gets choppy, so the morning is the call.
After that, the swell fades fast. By Wednesday, September 9th, it’s back to small, weak, and messy, and the rest of the second week is a slow fade into tiny, poor surf with energy readings dropping back down to the 200-300 range. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a bust. The window around Sunday the 6th is okay, but the real highlight is Tuesday, September 8th morning. After that, it’s a long, slow grind back to nothing. The Wedge is a fickle spot, and this run looks like a classic blank spell for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
417 | 330 | 261 | 233 | 184 | 156 | 99 | 96 | 89 | 133 | 93 | 195 | 118 | 327 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 487 | 469 | 387 | 999 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:09AM1.61m | 11:14PM1.48m | 11:38AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.27m | 12:12PM1.68m | 1:02AM1.06m | 12:55PM1.67m | 2:46AM0.89m | 1:54PM1.64m | 3:19PM1.63m | 7:25AM1.04m | 4:53PM1.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.30m | 5:16AM0.27m | 6:02PM0.29m | 5:39AM0.43m | 7:02PM0.30m | 6:04AM0.59m | 8:24PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.76m | 10:13PM0.25m | 11:47PM0.11m | 10:09AM0.98m | 00:50AM-0.04m | |||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 16 |
417 | 330 | 73 | 233 | 184 | 119 | 83 | 83 | 28 | 129 | 82 | 71 | 78 | 327 | 69 | 448 | 566 | 487 | 469 | 387 | 999 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 |
60 | 44 | 261 | 166 | 166 | 30 | 23 | 96 | 46 | 24 | 93 | 195 | 106 | 66 | 497 | 64 | 29 | 49 | 42 | 265 | 372 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 15 | W 7 | W 6 |
34 | 50 | 123 | 38 | 14 | 156 | 99 | 50 | 89 | 133 | 93 | 64 | 118 | 28 | 41 | 44 | 26 | 26 | 176 | 22 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 83 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 15 | 49 | — | 24 | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 119 | 26 | 53 | 116 | 7 | 54 | 94 | 7 | 119 | 119 | 10 | 53 | 170 | 35 | 53 | 116 | 19 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
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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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