Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about The Wedge.
The next couple of days are looking pretty grim, to be honest. We've got some serious size coming in on Sunday with 12ft of SW swell, but that 22 mph SSE wind is just tearing it up. It’s a cross-off, but way too much juice in the wind for it to be any good. It's a write-off. Monday is not much better with a dropping swell but still strong SE winds. The combined energy is huge, but it's all messy. You’re better off waiting.
Tuesday the 11th is where things start to turn. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SSW, and the wind goes light offshore from the East at 6 mph. The energy is moderate at 896, but with clean conditions and a long 12-second period, this is a solid option for an intermediate surfer. The Wedge is a breakwater setup and very sheltered, so it handles that W swell direction well.
Now, if you want the real standout, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 12th. The morning is looking magic. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps up to 2217, meaning there's some serious push behind those waves. That’s going to be the pick of the first week. Expect good conditions and long, clean lines.
The following Monday, the 17th, is another one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a powerful 10ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy reading is a huge 4872. This is expert territory. If you’ve got the skills and the board for it, that morning session will be firing. It will be big, powerful, and clean.
Beyond that, the second week gets a bit messy with wind and size, though there are a few windows. The 21st has a glassy morning with a 6ft SSW swell, and the 22nd looks like another pulse of big 10ft SW swell, but the cross-shore winds will make it a challenge. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
So to wrap it up: Tuesday the 11th is your gateway back into it, Wednesday the 12th is the must-surf day for quality, and Monday the 17th is the big-wave show for the experienced crew. The rest is a bit of a mixed bag, but those three days are the ones to plan around.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3701 | 3295 | 3138 | 1933 | 1615 | 917 | 2468 | 876 | 541 | 1850 | 2111 | 2264 | 2201 | 3782 | 3011 | 1460 | 1145 | 1099 | 1196 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:52PM1.45m | 1:12AM1.56m | 1:49PM1.60m | 2:07AM1.66m | 2:36PM1.73m | 2:54AM1.73m | 3:18PM1.83m | 3:36AM1.77m | 3:58PM1.88m | 4:15AM1.77m | 4:35PM1.88m | 4:52AM1.72m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:36AM0.56m | 7:03PM0.59m | 7:36AM0.45m | 8:01PM0.46m | 8:24AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.36m | 9:06AM0.27m | 9:33PM0.28m | 9:45AM0.24m | 10:13PM0.26m | 10:21AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 6:10 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 3701 | 3295 | — | 1933 | 1336 | 917 | 2468 | 876 | 541 | 1850 | 2111 | 2264 | 2201 | 3782 | 3011 | 1460 | 1145 | 1099 | 1196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 21 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 326 | 66 | 162 | 136 | 247 | 106 | 82 | 1015 | 84 | 54 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 24 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 471 | — | 20 | 378 | 135 | 39 | 38 | 31 | — | — | — | 35 | 31 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3138 | 276 | 1615 | 159 | 355 | 444 | 393 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 338 | 1412 | 13 | 179 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
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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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