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The Wedge surf break

The Wedge surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 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
21.6° C
 (Which is normal 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
4
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SW
2
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SSW
1.8
S
1.3
SSW
2.5
ESE
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)12131212111112121010613121119161413121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55785351287413519862538218114376533154755455053961209228521551430910672492
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
SSE
10
NE
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
15
ENE
25
ESE
40
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
5
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
W
10
S
10
SSE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		onglasscross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
1.49
6:53AM
1.59
7:00PM
1.36
7:32AM
1.48
7:39PM
1.24
8:14AM
1.36
8:28PM
1.12
9:09AM
1.25
9:44PM
1.03
10:31AM
1.18
11:41PM
1.02
12:07PM
1.18
1:07AM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.28
12:31AM
0.21
1:06PM
0.39
1:05AM
0.33
1:47PM
0.50
1:41AM
0.46
2:36PM
0.60
2:26AM
0.59
3:42PM
0.67
3:33AM
0.69
5:21PM
0.69
5:22AM
0.73
6:54PM
0.63
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--
Sunset-7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C212118232322212120232222242421242524252523
Feels °C (?)181816212221192019201718242423252626262626
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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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