The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 18.46° E

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.4° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
17
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8204
3237
2509
2140
1367
1053
1099
976
809
732
600
471
361
259
721
604
690
502
540
464
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
10
S
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
S
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
NW
10
N
5
N
5
S
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:36PM1.50m
2:37AM1.51m
3:08PM1.58m
3:10AM1.57m
3:37PM1.64m
3:42AM1.61m
4:06PM1.69m
4:13AM1.63m
4:35PM1.72m
4:44AM1.63m
5:05PM1.74m
5:17AM1.61m
5:37PM1.73m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.62m
8:50AM0.46m
9:09PM0.55m
9:20AM0.41m
9:41PM0.49m
9:49AM0.37m
10:11PM0.45m
10:18AM0.36m
10:42PM0.42m
10:48AM0.36m
11:15PM0.41m
11:19AM0.39m
11:50PM0.43m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:02
6:04
6:04
6:05
6:06
6:06
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Temp °C
15
13
14
17
15
14
17
15
16
18
17
18
21
20
21
23
17
15
17
15
Feels °C
7
8
10
13
13
12
15
12
14
16
16
15
18
17
18
19
15
13
15
14
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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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