The Wedge (Allenhurst) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break it down for The Wedge (Allenhurst) – it's a beach/jetty spot. Over the next two weeks, we’ve got a dry spell on our hands. The water’s 74°F, which is a lot warmer than normal for this time of year – feels good, but the waves aren’t playing ball.

We kick off Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th with tiny, weak swell – just 2ft to 3ft – and the wind’s all over. That NNW breeze Monday morning is cross-off but at 19 mph, it’s too much for the size. The energy is weak – 43 to 73. Just poor.

Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th, the swell drops even more – down to 1ft to 1ft – short period, 5 to 7 seconds. A couple glassy mornings on Wednesday and Friday, which is nice, but there’s nothing to ride. Days of flatness here.

Saturday the 19th is worse – 0.7ft swell with a 12-second period, but that long period on a beach/jetty with that height is just a slow bump. Wind onshore or cross-on, choppy. No.

Sunday the 20th morning gives a small window – clean, cross-off wind from the WNW at 6 mph, swell 1ft from the ESE with an 11-second period. The energy is weak (46), and it’s “surfable but very ordinary” – a 1 out of 10. Knee-high at best. Not worth it.

Then Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd, the swell jumps to 7ft to 7ft from the east, short period 7-8 seconds, energy strong – 353 to 703. Sounds big, right? Problem is all onshore wind from the east and southeast – 13 to 19 mph – and it’s poor conditions. Blown-out, lumpy. For most surfers, 7ft+ with onshore wind is ugly; for beginners it’s way too big. This looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.

Thursday the 24th is the winner. Morning: offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph, swell 5ft from the ESE at 9 seconds, energy moderate (352). Afternoon goes glassy – south wind 3 mph, swell 4ft, energy 254. The comment says “expect good surf conditions” – that’s a 2 out of 10, but it’s the best we get. The Wedge will have clean, head-high waves with that offshore and glassy wind. Crowds are “often,” so expect company. Thursday the 24th is your day.

After that, Friday the 25th to Sunday the 27th, the swell drops under 3ft, wind goes cross-on or cross, and it’s poor or ordinary again. Nothing worth it.

Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th are small, weak, and messy – Monday afternoon goes glassy with 3ft swell and 151 energy, “surfable but very ordinary.” Maybe if you’re desperate.

So the bottom line: a long gap of tiny, flat, or blown-out days until Thursday the 24th. That day has the cleanest, biggest surf. After that, it fizzles out. Mark your calendar.

– Rusty

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