The Wedge Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.09° S 23.38° E

The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wedge sea temperature is
14.5°C
3.6° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,224 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 7th Oct)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 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
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2
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3
1
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3
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2
2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5224
4111
3661
3563
3532
3261
2035
3357
3513
1771
1336
1358
1890
1569
1269
800
638
640
690
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SSE
20
ESE
5
NNE
15
SW
15
SW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
SE
20
ESE
5
WNW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
1:26AM1.42m
1:46PM1.62m
2:05AM1.54m
2:21PM1.75m
2:39AM1.63m
2:52PM1.83m
3:11AM1.68m
3:22PM1.86m
3:40AM1.70m
3:51PM1.83m
4:09AM1.68m
4:19PM1.77m
4:37AM1.62m
Low Tide
7:33AM0.30m
8:05PM0.22m
8:09AM0.18m
8:39PM0.11m
8:42AM0.11m
9:09PM0.04m
9:12AM0.07m
9:38PM0.02m
9:41AM0.08m
10:05PM0.04m
10:08AM0.11m
10:31PM0.09m
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Feels °C
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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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