The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. This next couple of weeks is all about one spot – The Wedge. It’s a breakwater setup, fairly consistent, and it’s going to serve up some serious size. If you’re an experienced surfer, you’re going to want to pay close attention.

Overall Pattern

We’re looking at a solid run of south-west groundswell. The water is sitting at 58°F, which is a bit colder than we usually get this time of year. The first few days have some clean-ish windows, but the real standout action is split into two main pulses. The first pulse lands around the 28th, but the second pulse, starting on the 5th of August, is the one that’s got my heart racing. There’s a bit of a lull in between, but when it’s on, it’s on.

Friday 24th July – Sunday 26th July

The swell is already building Friday afternoon. We’re seeing 10ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross, so it’s a bit messy. Combined swell energy is a massive 3709 (moderate to strong). It’s surfable, but not the best.

Saturday morning is a big step up. 8ft SW at 13 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The waves are clean and the energy is still pumping at 2009. Saturday afternoon stays similar at 8ft.

Sunday morning is the real gem of this first window. The wind drops to glassy, with 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds. That’s clean, smooth lines. The energy is 1476. This is a good morning to be out.

Monday 27th July – Thursday 30th July

Monday gets a bit wild. The swell jumps to 10ft, but the period hits 17 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The energy is off the charts at 4635, but the wind is a strong 25 mph SSE. It’s going to be a battle out there. This is heavy, powerful water, and the setup is better for kite surfing than paddle surfing in those conditions.

Tuesday the 28th is the real highlight of the first week. We’ve got 10ft SW at 15 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell energy is 5149, and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful, clean day. If you’re solid, get in the water.

Things taper off from Wednesday. The swell drops, the wind swings, and by Thursday we’re looking at 5ft waves with very ordinary conditions. The energy drops to 548. It’s a bit of a nothing period.

Friday 31st July – Tuesday 4th August

This is the lull. The swell is small, mostly in the 4ft to 7ft range, but the wind is fickle. Friday afternoon shows a brief pulse of 5ft with glassy conditions, and Monday the 3rd has a clean 7ft with a cross-offshore breeze. These are the only real windows, but they’re nothing special. Don’t hold your breath.

The Big Show: Wednesday 5th August – Saturday 8th August

Now we’re talking. This is the second pulse, and it’s a monster.

Wednesday the 5th morning is a gift. The wind is glassy – calm, flat, beautiful – and the swell is 10ft SW at 14 seconds. The energy is 2857. This is the best morning of the entire outlook. The waves will be clean, powerful, and walling up perfectly. If you can get out, do it.

Thursday the 6th gets bigger but windier. 13ft SW at 15 seconds, with a strong cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 7532. This is serious, expert-only territory. The power is immense.

Friday the 7th morning is the other standout. 13ft SW at 15 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 5970. Again, this is for the experienced crew. The waves will be big, fast, and hollow.

Finally, Saturday the 8th gives us a glassy finish. 12ft SW at 15 seconds, with calm winds and glassy conditions. The energy is 5438. It’s a perfect way to end the run. The Wedge is going to be firing.

The Best of the Best

If you have to pick one session, go for Wednesday 5th August morning. That glassy 10ft SW swell with the long period is the most user-friendly of the big days. For the pure power and adrenaline, Tuesday 28th July is the call. Big, clean, and just the right size for an experienced paddle.

Keep an eye on the crowds. The Wedge can get busy, especially on the weekends, but with this size, it’ll weed out the groms.

Rusty out.

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