The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° N 117.88° W

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
22.1° C
3.0° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 682 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks.

The main – and really only – spot on the radar is The Wedge. It’s an advanced, fairly consistent breakwater setup, and it’s pretty exposed to a south-southwesterly swell. So, we’re not talking about a bunch of options; it’s all riding on this one wave.

Starting off today, Tuesday the 28th of July, we’ve got some swell rolling in. The morning is the pick of the day. We’re seeing a 4 ft SSW swell running with a very long 17-second period, and it’s glassy with light southerly winds blowing straight onshore. The water is much warmer than normal at 72° and is about 5° above average, which is very unusual for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 796, but don’t get too excited. The wave comment flags it as marginal due to questionable tides. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, dropping to 3 ft, so the morning window is your best bet, even if it’s a bit of a gamble.

Wednesday the 29th is much the same story – smaller in the morning at 3 ft with a 16-second period, and the same light onshore breeze. The afternoon picks up a touch to 4 ft, but the wind swings to a light cross-onshore. Both sessions get a low score, so it’s a struggle to call either a winner. The energy is moderate (785–937).

Thursday the 30th sees the swell shift more southerly. The morning is 3 ft at a shorter 13-second period, with a light cross-onshore breeze. The afternoon builds to 4 ft but gets choppy with a gentle cross-onshore wind. The energy drops to 664, and conditions are rated as poor.

Friday the 31st is more of the same: 4 ft southerly swell in the morning, light cross-onshore wind, and a marginal forecast. The afternoon goes cross-shore at 4 ft, still light, but the energy is down to 596.

Into the first week of August, things really start to fade. Saturday the 1st has 4 ft in the morning and drops to 3 ft in the afternoon. Swell period drops to 12-13 seconds, and the energy has tanked to 402 and then 332. Conditions are poor by the afternoon.

From Sunday the 2nd onward, it’s a long, dry spell. We’re talking about a gap of about 6 or 7 days with no real surf on offer. Swell heights drop to 1 ft to 2 ft, periods bounce around, but the energy is weak, mostly under 150. Winds are light, but there’s just no power in the water. The wave comments are all “poor surf conditions.”

The only slight glimmer of hope comes around Saturday the 8th of August – that’s over a week away. The morning shows a 2 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and a light onshore wind. The energy is 306, which is still in the weak range, but the long period gives it a bit of shape. It’s marked as marginal, so don’t plan your trip around it.

Then Sunday the 9th of August morning has 3 ft at 16 seconds, light cross-onshore, energy at 284 – again, just marginal. The rest of that week stays in the same rut: small, weak, and mostly cross-onshore or cross-shore winds.

The one standout? Honestly, it’s a tough call. There isn’t a true standout in this window. If I had to point to the best session, it’s Tuesday morning, July 28th, at The Wedge. That 4 ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and glassy onshore wind is the cleanest we’ll see. But it’s for experts only – The Wedge is no place for beginners even in small surf, and that long period will make the waves wall up fast. Expect the usual crowd, because it’s The Wedge and it’s often busy.

For the long range, August 8th and 9th mornings are worth a glance if you’re desperate, but it’s weak and uncertain. Don’t hold your breath.

Overall, it’s a lean period. The first couple of days have a little pulse, then we hit a long, dry gap until mid-August. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this blank run is a bit unusual, but it happens. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.

Stay stoked.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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16
1.1
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16
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S
15
0.9
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16
1.3
S
14
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15
1.3
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14
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13
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12
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14
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13
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0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
742
580
651
392
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356
653
435
646
582
507
355
298
88
49
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66
41
Wind (km/h)
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S
10
SW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
15
SW
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S
10
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WSW
5
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SSE
15
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SSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:22AM1.17m
9:10PM1.87m
10:45AM1.21m
9:42PM1.87m
11:10AM1.26m
10:14PM1.82m
11:36AM1.31m
10:47PM1.73m
12:04PM1.37m
11:23PM1.58m
12:34PM1.42m
00:03AM1.40m
1:08PM1.48m
00:55AM1.18m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.70m
4:22AM-0.16m
3:28PM0.66m
4:48AM-0.15m
4:04PM0.62m
5:13AM-0.11m
4:42PM0.59m
5:38AM-0.03m
5:24PM0.57m
6:03AM0.09m
6:14PM0.56m
6:29AM0.23m
7:16PM0.55m
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Temp °C
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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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