The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

Issued: 4 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
19.2° C

1.0°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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s 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 (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 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, let’s put it in feet and miles.

Right, grab a seat. Rusty here.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a grind. We've got a solid run of energy coming out of the SSW, but the conditions look frustrating for most of it. The Wedge is the only spot on the cards, so let's talk about it.

The main issue is that for the first week, we have a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds messing things up. There are some nice, long-period groundswells lined up, peaking around Tuesday the 7th with a 3ft swell from the SSW at 18 seconds. The combined wave energy is strong, hitting 726 (moderate) on Tuesday morning. But the water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year – a little more like a mild July than what we're used to.

The standout session, and it's a real tease, is Tuesday morning, July 7th at The Wedge. We get that 3ft SSW groundswell with a period of 18 seconds – that's very long period, which means proper energy, long lulls between sets, and waves that will wrap in with real shape. But the clincher is the wind: a glassy SSW light breeze at 3 mph, blowing directly offshore. That's the only true clean window in the whole outlook. The Wedge is a breakwater setup, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be as good as it gets for this stretch. Expect some wedging, jacking walls, and a lot of power for only a 3ft swell. It’s rated for advanced surfers and it’s fairly consistent, though crowds are 'often' here, so expect company.

The rest of that first week is a write-off. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind swing cross-shore, and from Wednesday right through to Sunday the 12th, it stays onshore or cross-onshore, with all the scores staying marginal or poor. The swell does hang around, but the quality is gone.

There’s a long gap after that. From Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 16th, the swell drops right off to 1ft-2ft with energy readings falling way down (183 to 142). Not worth the paddle.

Then a pulse tries to come in on Friday the 17th with a 1ft SW swell at 19 seconds – very long period – but the wind is cross or onshore again. Not clean enough to get excited about.

The only other hint of life is Saturday morning, July 18th and Sunday morning, July 19th. We see a new swell bump up, with 2ft to 3ft from the SSE and S, with period dropping back to 12-17 seconds. Energies come back up strongly (673 and 538). But again, the wind is blowing onshore from the SSE and S at 9-12 mph. It’s going to be bumpy and choppy. This setup at The Wedge, with that onshore wind and a beach-break type of energy, honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.

So, to sum it up: mark Tuesday morning the 7th in your calendar. That’s your one and only shot at something special. Everything else is a case of waiting for a better forecast.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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
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
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
432
666
497
356
512
505
524
422
402
397
270
309
305
314
266
210
297
301
217
236
Wind (km/h)
20
W
5
S
5
SSW
20
W
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:41AM1.02m
7:14PM2.02m
9:28AM1.10m
8:06PM2.13m
10:10AM1.17m
Low Tide
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
12:36PM0.74m
2:50AM-0.37m
1:38PM0.71m
3:35AM-0.47m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:02
8:02
8:02
 mm
Temp °C
21
19
21
22
20
21
23
21
22
22
21
21
21
20
21
21
19
20
21
20
22
Feels °C
20
18
22
21
20
21
23
22
22
22
21
20
20
20
21
20
19
21
22
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
W
6
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
W
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
W
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
226
61
666
497
126
512
505
119
422
402
397
270
309
305
314
266
210
297
301
217
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
7
1
SSW
17
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
S
16
0.3
W
6
Energy kJ
223
322
58
43
356
82
44
524
54
71
68
38
26
22
15
11
102
5
5
46
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
S
20
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
20
0.3
W
5
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
W
6
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
28
432
2
144
140
67
29
31
2
2
9
8
2
30
7
5
25
18
6
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
1
W
7
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
23
94
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
119
19
116
119
53
43
108
53
53
53
11
53
53
11
53
53
0
49
54
0
119
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
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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