Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s sift through what’s coming our way.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky stretch ahead. The Wedge is on the menu, but the next few days are looking pretty lackluster. The surf is small, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. We’re looking at a run of poor to marginal conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 26th of July. The morning has a 3 ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is cross-on, and it’s only scoring as marginal. It’s not the one to get excited about.
The real standout is shaping up for the end of the month. Check out the 31st of July, Friday. The swell jumps up to 5 ft in the morning from the S, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 1629, which means there’s some serious juice in the water. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon sees it push to 7 ft, but the wind picks up and gets a bit choppy. This is one for the experts, as the size is getting up there. The Wedge is a breakwater, and with that long period, it’s going to be fast and critical. This isn’t a beginner spot at the best of times, and with 7 ft on the cards, it’s strictly for the advanced crew.
The 1st of August keeps the swell going at 5 ft to 6 ft from the S, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and it’s still cross-on. It’s a decent option if you missed the Friday, but the energy is already starting to fade.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. You’re looking at a gap of about 10 days with nothing really worth paddling out for. The end of July and start of August is where the action is. The 31st of July is the pick of the bunch, but don’t expect perfection. It’s a powerful, long-period swell that will be a handful but also the most fun you’ll have in this 16-day window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 277 | 350 | 411 | 308 | 258 | 298 | 397 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 163 | 199 | 184 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 664 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 2:21PM1.46m | 2:05AM1.13m | 3:10PM1.48m | 3:36AM0.93m | 4:03PM1.50m | 5:49AM0.85m | 4:58PM1.53m | 7:48AM0.91m | 5:53PM1.58m | 8:45AM0.99m | 6:41PM1.64m | 9:15AM1.05m | 7:24PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.57m | 8:09AM0.40m | 10:11PM0.52m | 8:47AM0.59m | 11:45PM0.39m | 9:36AM0.75m | 00:55AM0.25m | 10:51AM0.85m | 1:45AM0.12m | 12:07PM0.89m | 2:24AM0.01m | 1:03PM0.87m | 2:57AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | S 12 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 277 | 287 | 411 | 308 | 146 | 298 | 397 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 51 | 42 | 199 | 64 | 236 | 251 | 232 | 244 | 248 | 298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 235 | 350 | 4 | 8 | 258 | 96 | 64 | 40 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 257 | 163 | 156 | 184 | 38 | 17 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 664 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 5 | W 6 | S 12 | W 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 54 | 84 | 14 | 9 | 35 | 10 | 27 | 81 | 123 | 105 | 114 | 444 | 271 | 15 | 28 | 11 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 119 | 0 | 53 | 119 | 53 | 53 | 108 | 53 | 53 | 119 | 33 | 116 | 119 | 53 | 53 | 119 | 19 | 43 | 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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