The Wedge surf break

The Wedge surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 12 Apr 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
21.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 12th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
5
4
2
0
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
ESE
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)12121111111312121212131615141413121191010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6836663842242246286566348951547348957834351325323501468970534326988913
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NW
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
W
10
W
5
S
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offglassononglassoncross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------2-----11---
Temp. °C192018202022272219191717192019242619212218
Feels °C (?)191918191922262019161316171719242720191918
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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.

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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