The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got for The Wedge. This is a very sheltered breakwater spot that really needs a solid SW swell to light up, and it’s a fairly consistent performer when the conditions line up. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there to report.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but the real action kicks off on Sunday, August 30th. That morning, we’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2135 (strong energy), and with a clean cross-off wind from the SSE, the waves are gonna be clean and lined up. This is a standout window. The Wedge doesn’t always play nice, but this is a solid shot for intermediate surfers. That afternoon, the wind swings more onshore and the conditions drop off, so get on it early.

Monday, August 31st sees the swell ease back to 7ft from the SW, still a decent 11-second period. The morning has a gentle cross-off breeze, keeping things clean with 1019 combined energy (strong). Pacific crowds are possible here, so keep your head on a swivel. The afternoon is a write-off.

Tuesday, September 1st, the swell jumps back up to 8ft, but now it’s a 13-second period groundswell from the SW. The combined energy is a massive 2340 (strong), but the morning is a cross-shore wind, making it a bit of a gamble with tide. It’s a marginal call, but there’s potential. The afternoon kicks up to 10ft with 2699 energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so expect chop.

Wednesday, September 2nd, we’re in the thick of it. The swell holds at 10ft with a long 14-second period from the SW. That’s a big, powerful groundswell with 3592 combined energy (very strong). The morning is light cross-shore, but the tide is a factor. This is big wave territory. Anything over 8ft is for experts only, and this is pushing 10ft. The long period means it’ll be bowling at the breakwater, but be ready for the extra energy.

From Thursday, September 3rd, through to the weekend, it’s a write-off. Strong winds from the SSE and SE, blowing 25 to 28 mph, are just going to ruin the surface. The swell drops to 5ft to 6ft, but the quality is poor. Skip those days.

We hit a bit of a lull until Sunday, September 6th. The swell is back to 5ft but with a solid 14-second period from the SW. The morning has a light cross-shore, and there’s 849 combined energy (moderate). It’s a marginal call, but a long period groundswell at The Wedge can be fun if the tide is right. The afternoon switches to an onshore WNW wind, so that’s a no-go.

Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th are a mixed bag. The 8th morning looks promising, with 5ft from the WSW, a 13-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the SE. The combined energy is 905 (strong). That’s a proper window for a fun session. The afternoon drops off.

Thursday, September 10th, we get another 5ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period and 1131 combined energy (strong), but the breeze is cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be clean.

The real standout of the second week? Saturday, September 12th. That morning, the swell is a solid 10ft from the WSW with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 2899 (very strong). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the S, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful swell for experts only. The afternoon holds size but the wind picks up a bit, so the morning is the call.

The 13th and 14th see the swell drop and the wind turn onshore again, so that’s the end of the run.

The Best of the Bunch:
- Sunday, August 30th morning: 8ft SW groundswell, clean cross-off, strong energy. This is your best early window.
- Saturday, September 12th morning: 10ft WSW groundswell, clean cross-off, massive energy. For experts only, but a serious session.

Otherwise, it’s a lot of marginal calls and onshore winds.

Rusty.

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