The Wedge surf break

The Wedge surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 29 Dec 2025 SAST
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The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wedge this week:

The surf forecast for The Wedge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 30th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 29th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
3
ESE
2.2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
ESE
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)10788889911101312121218161514131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)128930540402392482363281258200205430361273319567550639437398236
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
35
ESE
15
ENE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
S
10
ESE
5
NE
10
S
10
S
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
E
15
SE
20
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:41AM
1.41
11:33PM
1.19
12:02PM
1.46
12:51AM
1.29
1:11PM
1.55
1:52AM
1.42
2:09PM
1.64
2:44AM
1.55
2:59PM
1.71
3:31AM
1.65
3:45PM
1.75
4:14AM
1.73
4:28PM
1.74
4:56AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:22PM
0.47
5:26AM
0.52
6:39PM
0.38
6:47AM
0.44
7:42PM
0.27
7:53AM
0.33
8:34PM
0.16
8:48AM
0.23
9:21PM
0.08
9:37AM
0.15
10:03PM
0.03
10:22AM
0.12
10:43PM
0.02
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--
Sunset-7:39--7:39--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------41-----------
Temp. °C242321242420232321222320222221222221222220
Feels °C (?)222017252623242424232421232323222222212119
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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 12 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.

The Wedge is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Plettenberg Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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