The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

Issued: 4 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
19.5° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Wedge surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for The Wedge.

The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag – we’ve got some solid, long-period groundswell pulsing in, but the wind and conditions aren’t always playing ball. The water’s sitting at 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad thing if you’re in a shorty.

The opening stretch from Thursday afternoon through to early next week is all about that SSW swell, but it’s mostly cross-shore breezes and cross-chop that are messing it up. Thursday afternoon has a 2ft SSW swell with a very long 18 second period and moderate wave energy (462), but those 12 mph west winds have it looking poor. Not worth paddling out.

Friday morning and afternoon are similar – 3ft at 16 seconds, still cross-shore, and the energy is moderate (316-359). The surf is marginal at best. Saturday and Sunday are no better: light winds but the swell stays small (2-2ft) and the conditions are either cross or cross-on. The energy picks up a touch on Sunday morning (372), but it’s not clean.

Now, Monday the 6th of July through Tuesday the 7th is where things get interesting. Monday morning has 3ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, and the wave energy jumps to 486 – that’s moderate but climbing. Winds are light cross-onshore, so it’s still a bit messy. But Tuesday morning the 7th of July is the standout. We’ve got 3ft SSW swell, 18 second period, and clean light SSW onshore wind. The energy hits 652 – that’s getting strong. The tide might be questionable, but this is the most promising window. Tuesday afternoon holds 3ft with 18 second period and 682 energy, with a gentle cross-shore – worth a look for experienced surfers.

The Wedge is a breakwater setup, fairly exposed to that SSW direction, and it’s fairly consistent. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company. The 3ft at that long period (18 seconds) means the waves will have real punch and shape, but at this size it’s not too big for most competent surfers. Just be aware that long-period groundswell can make it a bit tricky and straight at beach breaks, but The Wedge handles it well.

From Wednesday the 8th onwards, the swell drops and backs off. We see 3-3ft through to Friday the 10th, but the energy is still moderate (458-557). Winds are mostly onshore or cross-on, and the scores stay low. By Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, the swell is down to 3ft at 15 seconds and the energy is dropping (307-275). Not good.

There’s a gap of a few days there where conditions look poor, until Monday the 13th of July when we’ve got 2ft at 13 seconds and just 195 energy – weak and not worth the paddle. Tuesday the 14th is similar. Then on Wednesday the 15th of July, we see a real drop: 1ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, but the afternoon turns glassy with zero wind. That’s very clean, but the swell is tiny (160 energy). Maybe a longboard session for the diehards.

The final few days, Thursday the 16th through Friday the 17th, are small (1ft) with light winds, but nothing exciting. The energy is low (133-225). The period on Friday morning jumps to 19 seconds, but with only 1ft, it’s not going to produce much.

Honestly, if you’re looking for the best day, aim for Tuesday the 7th of July – that’s your closest thing to a solid, clean window. Tuesday morning, maybe early before the wind shifts. The rest of the run is mostly marginal or poor.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
142
288
288
186
186
186
183
270
207
453
291
226
432
609
497
356
427
505
524
422
Wind (km/h)
20
W
5
W
15
WSW
15
W
5
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:02PM1.70m
1:03PM1.15m
11:37PM1.59m
1:38PM1.20m
00:18AM1.44m
2:17PM1.27m
1:09AM1.25m
2:58PM1.36m
2:21AM1.05m
3:43PM1.47m
4:08AM0.89m
4:32PM1.60m
6:08AM0.86m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.75m
6:21AM-0.10m
5:34PM0.76m
6:52AM-0.01m
6:28PM0.77m
7:23AM0.10m
7:38PM0.74m
7:56AM0.23m
9:06PM0.67m
8:33AM0.37m
10:44PM0.51m
9:18AM0.52m
00:07AM0.28m
10:17AM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:05
8:05
8:05
8:05
8:04
8:04
8:04
 mm
Temp °C
19
18
19
20
18
19
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
20
21
22
20
21
22
21
22
Feels °C
17
16
18
18
17
19
18
18
20
19
19
19
20
20
21
21
20
21
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
W
6
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
322
142
288
288
186
186
186
183
270
207
453
291
226
48
609
497
73
427
505
524
422
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
5
0.3
S
11
0.4
W
4
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
W
4
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
106
9
7
20
6
148
146
5
99
99
12
15
16
318
42
41
356
63
43
89
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.3
W
5
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
S
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
S
20
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
21
60
21
44
18
4
8
73
3
54
119
180
223
432
1
144
140
67
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
13
9
11
7
7
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
119
0
119
116
0
677
108
0
53
120
0
53
119
0
53
119
33
53
94
53
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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