
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for The Wedge.
Alright, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary, even poor, conditions to start. The best surf is going to show up way down the line, around the 18th of July, when a bit more size and energy rolls in. For now, you’ll have to be patient.
The first half of the forecast is a grind. From Thursday the 9th through to the 16th of July, it’s mostly small and messy. We’re looking at waves around 1 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the SSW, with a frustrating onshore wind that’s ruining any chance of a clean face. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 134 and 477 during that whole period. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. Honestly, there’s not much to get excited about; the wind is just not cooperating.
We do see a small window on the morning of Wednesday the 15th of July. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive, and the swell is 2 ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds. It’s a tiny wave, but if you’re desperate for a slide, it might be the most pleasant part of this dry spell. The energy is only 242, so don’t expect much push.
Now, the real event is shaping up for the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July. On Saturday the 18th, the swell picks up to 4 ft in the morning, jumping to 5 ft in the afternoon, both from the south with a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy surges to 1218 in the morning and a whopping 2080 in the afternoon. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is light cross-shore, which is workable. This is the standout period. The 5 ft afternoon swell is getting into the “too big for beginners” territory, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be game on. The swell direction (S) is a good match for the optimum (SSW), so the Wedge’s unique shape should be firing. The crowds are often, so expect a lineup.
Sunday the 19th of July still has some size, with 6 ft in the morning from the south, but the wind goes cross-onshore and the quality drops off. The energy is still strong at 1024, but it’s not as clean. The afternoon on Sunday sees the swell drop and the onshore wind ruining it again.
After that, it’s back to small, onshore slop through the rest of the week. The 23rd and 24th of July show a slight uptick in size to 4 ft and 4 ft, but it’s still cross-onshore and marginal. Nothing to write home about.
So, the call is clear: wait for Saturday the 18th of July. That afternoon session is the best on offer by a long shot. The rest of the time is a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
524 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 339 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 263 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 253 | 239 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 98 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:56PM2.18m | 10:50AM1.24m | 9:45PM2.16m | 11:30AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:34PM0.66m | 4:19AM-0.51m | 3:28PM0.60m | 5:00AM-0.47m | 4:21PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
8:04 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 8 |
113 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 339 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 263 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 253 | 239 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 98 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 16 | SW 21 | W 9 | SW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
524 | 53 | 68 | 45 | 34 | 47 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 102 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 18 | 15 | 96 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 66 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 21 | S 9 | S 19 | S 20 | WSW 6 | S 18 | SW 21 | W 5 | W 15 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 59 | 25 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 78 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 19 | 53 | 60 | 26 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
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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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