
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with S 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 (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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218 | 85 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:23PM1.58m | 12:34PM1.42m | 00:03AM1.40m | 1:08PM1.48m | 00:55AM1.18m | 1:48PM1.53m | 2:12AM0.96m | 2:40PM1.58m | 4:31AM0.83m | 3:46PM1.65m | 7:02AM0.89m | 5:01PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:03AM0.09m | 6:14PM0.56m | 6:29AM0.23m | 7:16PM0.55m | 6:55AM0.40m | 8:38PM0.50m | 7:25AM0.56m | 10:24PM0.39m | 8:06AM0.72m | 11:59PM0.20m | 9:33AM0.85m | 1:05AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
218 | 54 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 66 | 13 | 14 | 77 | 11 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
12 | 85 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 40 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | W 4 | W 5 | S 9 | W 15 |
56 | 10 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 21 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 0 | 53 | 116 | 0 | 53 | 94 | 3 | 53 | 94 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
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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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