The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.6° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with 1,200 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off a little slow, but there’s a real pulse of energy building for the end of July and into the first of August. The first few days are nothing to write home about, but don’t count the whole run out.

The break is The Wedge, a breakwater setup that’s for advanced surfers only. The water is sitting at 71° right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or less.

There’s a bit of a gap in quality surf to start. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th only offer small swell around 2ft to 3ft from the SW, with a solid onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate, but the conditions just aren’t clean. Sunday morning the 26th is a similar story.

Things start to look a little more promising from Monday the 27th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, still with a light onshore breeze. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That kind of period at The Wedge can be a bit tricky – it likes to stand up quick and throw, but with the wind keeping it onshore, it’s going to be a bit of a battle. The combined energy is moderate (800), so there’s some push.

The standout window is looking like Friday the 31st of July. We’ve got a solid 5ft to 6ft swell from the S, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell. The energy jumps up to strong (1325). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the WSW, which is clean enough. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the stretch, and for a spot like The Wedge, that’s expert territory. The size is pushing over 5ft, so it’s not for the faint-hearted, but if you’ve got the skills, Friday morning through the weekend is where it’s at. The crowd factor is something to keep in mind – it’s often busy, so expect a lineup.

Saturday the 1st of August holds similar size, 5ft to 6ft from the S, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the wind stays light cross-onshore. It’s still good, but not quite as clean as Friday.

By Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell is dropping fast down to 4ft, and the energy is fading (399). The period drops to 11 seconds, and the wind is clean and onshore. It’s a dramatic drop-off.

From Monday the 3rd of August right through to the end of the forecast on Saturday the 8th, it’s small. Swell heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, with weak energy. The wind is mostly light to gentle, but it’s a bit of a mix of cross and cross-onshore. There’s no real power to work with. It’s a flat spell.

So, the call is simple: if you’re an expert, Friday the 31st of July is your best bet. That S swell, 6ft, with a 15-second period, has the most punch. The Wedge will be on, but it’s a heavy, powerful wave. Don’t bother before Monday the 27th, and after Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s a blank run for nearly a week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
0.6
SW
24
0.5
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24
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
1.1
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19
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
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0.9
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0.9
SSW
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SSE
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1.5
S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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271
467
664
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614
727
719
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392
481
469
344
527
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Wind (km/h)
15
S
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S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
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10
SSE
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SSW
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SSE
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10
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10
SSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
10:45AM1.21m
9:42PM1.87m
11:10AM1.26m
10:14PM1.82m
Low Tide
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
3:28PM0.66m
4:48AM-0.15m
4:04PM0.62m
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Feels °C
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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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