The Wedge (Allenhurst) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it for the Jersey coast. We are looking at a bit of a flat spell, so don't be in a rush.

We'll start with The Wedge (Allenhurst). Water temp is sitting at 74°, which is just a touch above the long-term average for the time of year, so pretty comfortable. The energy in the water is weak, with the combined swell energy bouncing around a measly 15 to 89.

First up, on Thursday the 27th of August, it’s not happening. We've got a cross-shore breeze with a cross-chop and poor surf conditions. Friday the 28th of August offers a tiny window. Friday morning goes glassy with a calm wind. We're looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the SE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it's weak. It's described as surfable but ordinary at best, scoring a 1 out there. That's the only real look for a while.

After that, we hit a big gap. From Saturday the 29th of August through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it's a total write-off. The waves drop to 2ft or less with onshore junk winds. Then we get a couple of days in the first week of September that actually have some offshore wind. Wednesday the 2nd has a bit of size, 2ft, but the wind is onshore and the period is a long 11 seconds, but it's still a poor surf call. Thursday the 3rd of September cleans up nicely. Offshore breeze from the WNW, light, with clean conditions. But again, the swell is only 2ft from the SE. It's surfable but barely worth the paddle.

The second week gets a bit more active but not for the better. Around the 6th of September, the swell pushes up to 4ft from the E, and the combined energy ramps to 158, which is moderate. But the wind is howling onshore from the ENE at 16 mph. That's choppy and blown out. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's just a messy windswell. For the rest of the run, we stay small, under 3ft, with mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. Honestly, the best looking conditions are on the 10th and 11th of September with some cross-offshore and offshore winds, but the waves are barely 1ft from the wrong direction. It's just not worth suiting up for.

So, to sum it up, there are no standouts in this 16-day window. It's a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor wind more often than not. The only highlight is that Friday morning on the 28th of August if you are desperate for a little knee-high glassy session. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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