The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up. Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for the most part. We’re looking at a long run of small, messy conditions, but there’s a glimmer of something a bit more interesting towards the end of the second week if you’re patient.

The Wedge is the only game in town, and it starts off real slow. Wednesday the 5th into the weekend, we’ve got a tiny SW swell rolling in, around 1ft to 2ft, with weak energy (94 to 294). It’s cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, so the surface is a bit bumpy. The water is sitting at 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just floating around. But honestly, for proper surfing, it’s a no-go. Expect a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

We finally get a little pulse of life on Friday the 14th. The morning sees a small 2ft swell from the SSW, but the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy climbs to 540. It’s classed as marginal, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not all bad. That long period means the sets will be cleaner, with more power and longer lulls, which makes paddling out easier. It’s a bit of a tease, though.

The real standout here is the morning of Saturday the 15th. That’s the one to circle. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSW, still with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 533. The wind is light and cross-shore, which will keep the surface clean. The Wedge is a breakwater setup, so it can handle that long period well. It’s a spot for advanced surfers only, and it’s often crowded, so expect company. The direction is a perfect match for the optimum SSW swell direction. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s still only a small wave, but the quality and the conditions line up. Keep in mind that it’s a week and a half out, so it’s promising but not locked in.

Sunday the 16th morning is similar but smaller, with 3ft and cross-shore winds, but the energy drops to 405. After that, it fades back into small, messy conditions through to the end of the 20th. If you’re a beginner, forget it – the swell is tiny, but when it does pick up a little on the 15th, it’s still fine for most levels. The real juice is just for the crew who know what they’re doing at a wedge.

Rusty.

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