The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

Issued: 10 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
19.4° C

1.2°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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got on offer.

Honestly, the next 16 days at The Wedge is a mixed bag. We get a little pulse of swell from the get-go, but the real standout is tucked away right at the start. After that, things get a bit scattered and the quality takes a dive.

The best window hits us on Saturday, July 4th morning. The Wedge (breakwater) is picking up a clean 2ft SSW groundswell with a long 14-second period. Winds are light WNW at 3 mph, giving us a cross-off breeze, which will keep the surface glassy and clean. The combined wave energy is moderate at 337. The water is sitting at 67°, which is notably warm for this time of year – about 2° above the long-term average. This is easily your best bet: clean, lined-up waves for the advanced crew, but be warned, the crowds are often thick here.

By Saturday afternoon, the wind picks up to 9 mph from the W, turning it cross. It’s still surfable, but less clean.

Sunday July 5th sees the period jump to 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell – holding at 2ft. The morning starts clear with a WSW wind at 6 mph, but it’s a cross breeze, not ideal. The energy is moderate (380) but the conditions are just marginal. By the afternoon, the wind cranks to 12 mph from the W, and it’s a no-go for quality surf.

Monday July 6th through to the end of the first week sees the swell bumping up slightly to 3ft - 3ft and the energy ramping up into the strong range (up to 774), but the wind is persistently onshore or cross-on. The swell period drops back to 16 seconds. The waves will be there, but choppy and blown out. Not worth your time for a paddle.

As we move into the second week, the pattern weakens. From Wednesday July 15th on, the swell drops below 2ft with very weak energy (100-200 range). There are long gaps of several days with nothing recommended. While the period jumps back up to 18-19 seconds on July 17th, it's just not enough push. The wind stays mostly cross or onshore, and the water temp anomaly is unlisted, so we’ll assume it’s close to average. The surf is effectively flat and poor all the way through to Sunday July 19th. No standouts here, just a frustrating stretch.

So bottom line: Saturday July 4th morning is your best and only real chance at something special. After that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
186
183
270
207
459
226
226
432
666
497
356
512
505
524
422
402
397
270
309
305
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
5
SW
10
SSW
15
W
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
5:26PM1.74m
7:39AM0.93m
6:20PM1.89m
Low Tide
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
1:10AM0.03m
11:27AM0.72m
2:02AM-0.19m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:05
8:05
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
 mm
Temp °C
19
21
19
20
20
19
21
22
20
21
22
20
22
24
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
Feels °C
19
20
18
19
18
18
21
21
20
22
22
20
23
24
23
22
22
21
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
W
6
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
W
8
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
186
186
183
270
207
459
226
226
67
666
497
133
512
505
524
422
402
397
270
309
305
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
W
4
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
W
6
Energy kJ
148
146
4
99
99
18
25
27
318
61
43
356
87
50
89
53
73
52
23
12
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
S
20
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
3
7
73
8
54
119
180
223
432
2
144
140
67
2
2
33
2
2
8
8
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.9
W
6
1
W
7
Energy kJ
3
3
6
64
97
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
116
0
119
94
24
53
119
10
119
119
53
60
108
53
53
116
53
53
53
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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