
Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 2,033 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it's Rusty. Let's take a look at what's coming our way for the Wedge over the next couple of weeks. There's a bit of a slow start, but we've got a real standout window coming up.
The first part of the forecast period is pretty flat and messy. We're seeing a lot of weak, short-period swell and poor conditions. There's a mention of the water temperature being 76.1°F, which is a whopping 8.8°F warmer than average – that's very unusual, and a real treat for this time of year.
Right, let's get into it. The first real action starts to build on the 4th of September (Friday). We've got a south-southwest swell around 3ft, with a long 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 736, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and conditions are only marginal. It's a tease, but not the time to get too excited.
Now, the standout. Hold on to your boards for the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September. On Saturday the 5th, we see the swell building to 4.3ft from the south with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1138. Winds swing around to a light north-northwest breeze, making it cross-offshore and clean by the afternoon. The call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and I reckon that's the window.
It gets even better on Sunday the 6th. The south swell holds at 5.6ft in the morning, bumping up to 6.2ft in the afternoon, with the same long 14-second period. The energy is pumping at over 1200. Light north winds and offshore conditions mean the face will be clean and lined up. This is the pick of the weekend for sure.
But the real jaw-dropper might be Monday the 7th of September. Early morning, we've got a solid 7.2ft south swell (14-second period) with combined energy hitting a very strong 1949. The wind is a glassy, near-calm 5 mph from the southwest. It's described as "glassy." For The Wedge, that's a magic combination. This is easily the best on offer – a powerful, clean, and very long-period groundswell. Just a heads up, at this size, it's strictly for the experts.
The quality starts to drop off after Monday. By Tuesday the 8th, the swell drops to 5.9ft, but the wind turns onshore, making conditions choppier. The rest of that week and into the second week fades fast. From the 9th of September onward, we're back to small, weak swell under 3.3ft, with mostly onshore or cross winds. The combined energy drops back to weak, under 500, and often below 200. It's a quiet end to the outlook.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 142 | 193 | 115 | 327 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 525 | 703 | 918 | 1052 | 1175 | 1383 | 1754 | 1949 | 1443 | 1259 | 916 | 716 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:55PM1.67m | 2:46AM0.89m | 1:54PM1.64m | 3:19PM1.63m | 7:25AM1.04m | 4:53PM1.69m | 7:50AM1.16m | 6:08PM1.79m | 8:16AM1.27m | 7:08PM1.89m | 8:43AM1.39m | 7:59PM1.95m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.76m | 10:13PM0.25m | 11:47PM0.11m | 10:09AM0.98m | 00:50AM-0.04m | 12:00PM0.89m | 1:37AM-0.16m | 1:04PM0.72m | 2:17AM-0.21m | 1:55PM0.54m | 2:52AM-0.21m | |||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
24 | 142 | 61 | 47 | 327 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 507 | 703 | 918 | 1052 | 1175 | 1383 | 1754 | 1949 | 1443 | 1259 | 916 | 716 | 444 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
95 | 127 | 147 | 98 | 23 | 33 | 263 | 284 | 525 | 392 | 481 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | 80 | 81 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | W 13 | SW 20 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | S 22 | SSW 13 |
132 | 35 | 193 | 115 | 56 | 28 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 43 | 45 | 3 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 9 | 93 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 15 | 94 | — | 40 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 527 | 7 | 53 | 94 | 19 | 53 | 119 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 116 | 79 | 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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