Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the extended look at The Wedge. Let's break it down.
It starts off with a Tuesday morning session that's a real gem. We've got a clean 3-foot swell from the SSW, and a light cross-off wind from the West at just 6 mph is going to leave the surface looking like a mirror. There's real good energy in the water (438), and the 10-second period gives it some shape. The Wedge is a breakwater, it's fairly exposed to this direction, and with consistent waves you should score some. Expect company, though – it’s popular. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
From Tuesday afternoon, it gets messy quick. The wind swings onshore and howls, and even though the swell sticks, the quality is gone. What follows is a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 9th through to Friday the 18th of September, the scores are flat. Swell drops to 1-2 feet, periods go short, and the wind is junk. The combined energy numbers are mostly in the low hundreds. This is a stretch for doing something else.
Looking further out, Saturday the 20th of September shows a pulse of life. The morning has 3 feet of SW swell, but the combined energy jumps to 984 – that's a serious amount of grunt. The period is a long 19 seconds, a proper groundswell. Wind is light and onshore, so not glassy, but the power is undeniable. This one is for the big dogs only; that size and period on a breakwater is serious. The morning of the 21st also has potential with 3-foot swell and light cross-on wind, but the energy (653) is a step down.
The clear standout is Tuesday the 8th of September in the morning. That’s the best wave quality you'll see on this whole run. Saturday the 20th has the biggest energy, but it comes with a caveat on the wind. For a clean, fun session, that first morning is the one to chase.
Stay tuned, and paddle hard.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 280 | 195 | 180 | 130 | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 138 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:43AM1.39m | 7:59PM1.95m | 9:11AM1.50m | 8:44PM1.94m | 9:39AM1.59m | 9:27PM1.86m | 10:06AM1.67m | 10:09PM1.72m | 10:34AM1.71m | 10:50PM1.55m | 11:01AM1.71m | 11:33PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17AM-0.21m | 1:55PM0.54m | 2:52AM-0.21m | 2:40PM0.38m | 3:24AM-0.15m | 3:23PM0.26m | 3:53AM-0.04m | 4:05PM0.19m | 4:20AM0.10m | 4:47PM0.16m | 4:45AM0.27m | 5:30PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 |
| kJ | 238 | 195 | 180 | 105 | 44 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 36 | 27 | 61 | 65 | 38 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 280 | 163 | 154 | 98 | 98 | 39 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 36 | 169 | 138 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 15 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 51 | 80 | 81 | 130 | 127 | 78 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 58 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 119 | 39 | 94 | 119 | 53 | 53 | 99 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 116 | 11 | 53 | 119 | 53 |
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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).
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