The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First off, we’re looking at a pretty slow start. The surf over the next few days is tiny and weak, with a lot of poor conditions. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 70°F.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are basically write-offs. We’re looking at ankle-to-knee high dribble from the SSW and SW, with period around 13 to 19 seconds. The combined swell energy is low to moderate (130-269), and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, so it’s just messy. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 26th morning is still pretty marginal. The swell height barely cracks 2ft, and the energy is still weak (319-333). The Wedge is a breakwater setup, and it’s fairly consistent, but with these tiny waves and cross-onshore wind, it’s just not doing anything.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting on Wednesday the 26th. A pulse of S swell arrives, hitting 5ft in the afternoon with a period of 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1204 – that’s moderate wave energy. But the wind is directly onshore, which is a major bummer. It’ll be lumpy and hard to ride. That’s more for the experts who know the spot, but it’s not the standout.

The real standout, and the only one I’m getting excited about, is looking at Friday the 4th of September. The Wedge is picking up a solid SSW groundswell. The morning shows 4ft at 19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell with serious energy (1404). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be pretty clean. Because it’s a breakwater, that long period will wrap in nicely, offering some proper shaped waves. The tricky bit is the crowds – this spot is often packed, so expect company. Still, for the first couple of weeks of the forecast, this is the best bet. The morning of the 5th of September also looks promising with 4ft SSW and cross-shore winds, but that 4th of September morning is the pick.

Between now and then, there’s a long gap of nothing worth paddling for. The 26th through the 28th have some height but onshore wind ruins it. The 29th to the 3rd is all marginal, with small waves and poor quality. So, you’re basically waiting until September.

If you absolutely have to get wet, the 4th of September is the day to circle. It’s far out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only time the swell, period, and wind line up for a decent session.

Rusty out.

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