Surf Forecasts:
The Wedge surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with WSW 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 (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for The Wedge. It’s a breakwater setup, and it’s very sheltered, so it needs a specific window to work. The optimum swell direction is west, but the wind and swell energy are going to be a battle for most of this run.
Tuesday morning, the 25th, is the first real standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell pumping in with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 2459. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph, so it’s clean. This is a bigger swell, over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for an intermediate, it’s the best looking window of the first week. The Wedge can get crowded, so expect company.
The rest of the first week is a mess. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th have small, weak, short-period swells, and the wind is onshore or cross-on, making it choppy and poor. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a write-off. Sunday afternoon sees a 10ft W swell, but it’s straight onshore wind at 12 mph, creating poor conditions. The energy is very high at 2859, but it’s unsurfable.
The start of September is no better. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st have marginal waves with light cross-on winds. Then Wednesday the 2nd through Thursday the 3rd gets ugly. Wednesday afternoon is a 13ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and a massive 5312 energy, but it’s accompanied by 22 mph cross-on winds and moderate rain. This is a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s. The setup is more for kiting than surfing. Thursday the 3rd is even worse with a 15ft SSW swell and 16 mph cross-on winds.
Finally, a light at the end of the tunnel. Friday morning, September 4th, is the best day of the whole forecast. The swell is 7ft from the south at 10 seconds, with a strong 1467 energy. The wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy at 3 mph from the NNW. This is as clean as it gets. It’s still a solid size, so experts will have a field day. The only other clean moment is Saturday morning, September 5th, with a small 3ft groundswell from the SSW and glassy conditions, but it’s weak and won’t offer much.
So, to be honest, the pickings are slim. You’ve got one solid morning on Tuesday the 25th, and then the absolute best bet is Friday morning, September 4th. That’s your target. The gap between these two standouts is a brutal week of wind and junk. The Wedge is a fickle spot, and this run shows it.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1236 | 724 | 370 | 2082 | 2233 | 1722 | 1134 | 669 | 458 | 353 | 504 | 418 | 410 | 284 | 527 | 482 | 560 | 767 | 919 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:08AM1.34m | 1:42PM1.42m | 1:47AM1.44m | 2:13PM1.53m | 2:20AM1.53m | 2:41PM1.63m | 2:51AM1.61m | 3:09PM1.72m | 3:20AM1.67m | 3:36PM1.78m | 3:50AM1.71m | 4:05PM1.82m | 4:21AM1.72m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:23AM0.64m | 7:47PM0.67m | 7:57AM0.54m | 8:19PM0.57m | 8:27AM0.46m | 8:48PM0.47m | 8:55AM0.38m | 9:17PM0.38m | 9:23AM0.33m | 9:46PM0.32m | 9:52AM0.30m | 10:15PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 6:21 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1236 | 724 | 370 | 2082 | 2233 | 1722 | 1134 | 291 | 458 | 353 | 504 | 418 | 410 | 279 | 527 | 482 | 560 | 767 | 919 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | SW 10 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 8 | S 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | 70 | 304 | 157 | 226 | 144 | 286 | 669 | 188 | 247 | 199 | 180 | 138 | 284 | 216 | 128 | 132 | 61 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | S 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 6 | WSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 233 | — | — | — | 51 | 145 | 158 | 105 | 17 | 26 | 125 | 121 | 67 | 23 | 104 | 33 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 25 | 69 | 160 | 255 | 196 | 585 | 502 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 37 | 12 | 43 | 51 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 109 | 4 | 7 | 399 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 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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