
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a 16-day window for The Wedge, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a frustrating run. The swell is there, but the conditions are just fighting us every step of the way. We’re looking at a lot of "marginal" and "poor" labels, so don’t expect any all-time sessions.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thicker wetsuit than usual.
The first few days, Thursday the 23rd through the weekend, are a write-off. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is either cross or onshore, making for a messy surface. The energy is there, with the combined swell energy reading between 358 and 756 (moderate), but the wind just ruins it. Saturday the 25th morning has a light cross-onshore, but it’s still not clean.
We get a bit of a pulse on Monday the 27th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds, and the wind is light cross-onshore. The combined energy jumps to 887 (moderate-strong). This is the best looking window in the first week. The long period means the waves will have some shape and power, but at The Wedge that can make it bend a bit too much. Still, it’s the standout of the early period.
Tuesday the 28th is similar, with a 4ft SSW swell and 17-second period, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon. The energy is strong at 848-851. The wind is just never quite right.
After that, it gets really grim. From Wednesday the 29th all the way through to Friday the 7th of August, the surf is in the gutter. The swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, the energy plummets, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a long stretch of nothing but poor surf conditions. It’s a real dry spell.
The only other flicker of hope is on Saturday the 1st of August. The swell picks up to 5ft from the S, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is 947 (strong). But the wind is a light cross-onshore, and the waves are starting to get a bit bigger. At 5ft, it’s getting into intermediate territory and a bit too much for beginners. The wind is still a problem, so it’s not the cleanest.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a paddle, Monday the 27th morning is your best bet. The swell is a solid 4ft from the SSW, and the light wind makes it the cleanest of the lot. The long period means there'll be gaps between sets, but the waves will have some grunt. For the rest of the window, it’s a kite-surfing kind of setup – the swell is there, but the wind is just too messy for a good surf session.
That’s the long and short of it. It’s a tough forecast, but that’s the Wedge for you sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
276 | 239 | 161 | 286 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 845 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 640 | 651 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:48AM0.91m | 5:53PM1.58m | 8:45AM0.99m | 6:41PM1.64m | 9:15AM1.05m | 7:24PM1.71m | 9:38AM1.09m | 8:02PM1.78m | 10:00AM1.13m | 8:37PM1.84m | 10:22AM1.17m | 9:10PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.25m | 10:51AM0.85m | 1:45AM0.12m | 12:07PM0.89m | 2:24AM0.01m | 1:03PM0.87m | 2:57AM-0.06m | 1:45PM0.82m | 3:27AM-0.12m | 2:21PM0.77m | 3:55AM-0.15m | 2:55PM0.70m | 4:22AM-0.16m | ||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
139 | 93 | 53 | 104 | 252 | 189 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 845 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 640 | 651 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
276 | 239 | 144 | 286 | 60 | 34 | 121 | 30 | 19 | 72 | 32 | 21 | 22 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 33 | 23 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 12 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 9 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 19 | S 9 |
236 | 163 | 161 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 20 | 52 | 72 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 188 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 119 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 36 | 53 | 108 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 167 | 37 | 53 | 116 | 24 |
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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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