The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and knots for those who think that way. The water is sitting at 72.7°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a comfortable temp for a session. But the surf? It's a tough outlook.

The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for a proper session at The Wedge. We kick off on Saturday, August 1st, with a small 2.6ft SSW groundswell pushing in with a 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate, at 286. It’s clean with a light breeze, but the wind is cross-onshore at 6 mph. It’s surfable, but nothing to get amped about. After that first day, things flatline hard. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through Friday, August 14th, it’s a long stretch of tiny waves, mostly under 2ft. The swell energy dips down to weak, three-digit numbers at best, and often under 100. The winds are mostly light but always cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s no stand-out quality here for a paddler.

Now, there's a glimmer right at the end. On Saturday, August 15th, the swell picks up to a consistent 3ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 422 (moderate-strong) on the morning and 462 in the afternoon. The wind is cross-shore and gentle at 9 mph, which is a big positive for The Wedge. Also, on Sunday, August 16th, we see 2.6ft SSW with a 15-second period and light cross-shore winds, making for a clean morning. But both days are flagged as "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions."

Because it's expert-only territory here at The Wedge when it gets going, and this is a breakwater slab, the longer-period groundswell (15-16 seconds) is actually the main event. The combination of a little size, decent period, and clean wind on August 15th makes it the standout. You're getting a proper SSW direction, which is what this place wants, and if you can work around the tide, that Saturday will be the best on offer. But it's that far out, so take it as a promising window, not a sure thing. Expect crowds here, as it's often packed when the swell lines up.

For the days in between, looking at the constant cross-onshore winds and tiny to non-existent waves, this setup at a beach-and-reef break like The Wedge would honestly be more interesting for kiteboarding than paddle surfing.

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