The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 18.46° E

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
14.2°C
2.0° 

The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Wedge surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
3.5
WSW
14
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WSW
14
2.1
SW
13
2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.6
SW
12
2.5
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SW
12
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2.3
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12
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11
1.7
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11
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11
1.8
SW
11
2.4
SW
12
3.5
WSW
12
3
WSW
12
2.3
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4752
3875
1460
918
625
723
2166
1866
2381
1729
2201
1687
1229
981
683
659
773
1627
2979
2721
1323
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NW
10
N
20
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
10
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10
SW
10
SW
5
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10
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:32PM1.49m
6:02AM1.41m
6:05PM1.37m
6:49AM1.31m
6:53PM1.25m
8:04AM1.24m
8:27PM1.16m
10:02AM1.25m
10:43PM1.18m
11:26AM1.34m
11:56PM1.28m
12:14PM1.46m
00:40AM1.40m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.64m
11:40PM0.60m
11:55AM0.75m
00:18AM0.70m
12:45PM0.86m
1:15AM0.80m
2:30PM0.93m
3:07AM0.86m
4:48PM0.89m
4:55AM0.82m
5:54PM0.77m
5:54AM0.73m
6:35PM0.63m
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
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Information about the The Wedge Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Wedge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near The Wedge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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