The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty checkin' in with a look at what's on the cards for The Wedge. It's a bit of a slow burner, but there's some light at the end of the tunnel. Let's get into it.

Right now, we're looking at a flat spell. The Wedge is a breakwater setup that needs a solid push from the south-west to get goin', and we're just not gettin' it. These first few days of the forecast are a write-off, with tiny, messy 1ft to 2ft swells and light cross-shore breezes that just aren't doin' the job. It's a tough start, but the water is a very unusual 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you can have a swim.

From the 26th of August, we start to see some pulse in the water, with the swell lifting to 4ft from the S, but with onshore winds, it's just not gonna be clean. This pattern of marginal, onshore, or cross-onshore conditions hangs around for a good week. The energy is buildin' – you can see the combined energy (590) on Wednesday morning – but the wind is killin' it. It's a frustrating stretch of nearly-could-be-good surf.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 3rd of September. The morning is still a bit marginal, but check out Thursday afternoon: a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period rollin' in, and the wind goes clean, cross-off. The wave energy is pumpin' at 797 (moderate), and for the first time, the 'clean' description pops up. It's still small, but that's your window for a sneaky session on a longboard.

Then, the following week, things get a bit more interesting. The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September sees the swell pushing up to 4ft and eventually 5ft from the S, with the combined energy hittin' strong values (1359 and 1381). The catch? The wind is either light onshore or cross-onshore. It's not the clean, glassy perfection we'd dream of, but the size is there. For the more experienced crew, the 6th of September could be worth a look, as the swell touches 6ft in the afternoon. It's still a bit onshore, but it's the biggest push of the whole window.

The very end of the run, on the 7th of September, loses the plot with stronger onshore winds, so don't hold your breath for that.

So, the standout is that Thursday afternoon, 3rd of September. It's not a big day, but the clean offshore wind on that long-period SSW groundswell will be the prettiest you'll see. If you want more size, the 6th of September offers the most power, but the conditions won't be as pristine. It's a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed. For now, the best advice is to be patient.

Rusty.

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