Surf Forecasts:
Wedge surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wedge this week:
The surf forecast for Wedge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wedge in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wedge over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1636 | 893 | 851 | 660 | 617 | 1047 | 1686 | 1210 | 747 | 336 | 492 | 574 | 1191 | 1298 | 1235 | 712 | 555 | 428 | 266 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:44AM1.75m | 4:07PM1.83m | 4:14AM1.81m | 4:36PM1.91m | 4:43AM1.85m | 5:04PM1.95m | 5:11AM1.85m | 5:33PM1.96m | 5:40AM1.84m | 6:02PM1.94m | 6:10AM1.79m | 6:34PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.47m | 9:54AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.39m | 10:23AM0.27m | 10:43PM0.34m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:12PM0.31m | 11:18AM0.21m | 11:41PM0.32m | 11:47AM0.23m | 00:11AM0.36m | 12:17PM0.28m | 00:44AM0.43m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 5:20 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | 11 | 4 | 3 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1177 | 893 | 660 | 502 | 61 | 152 | 969 | 1057 | 747 | 336 | 492 | 574 | 1191 | 1298 | 1235 | 712 | 555 | 428 | 266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 67 | 88 | 179 | 103 | 174 | 55 | 113 | 107 | 51 | 222 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 15 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 126 | 120 | 116 | 135 | — | — | — | 32 | 33 | 34 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 1636 | — | 851 | 660 | 617 | 1047 | 1686 | 1210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 36 | 132 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 285 | 404 | 0 | 53 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
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Information about the Wedge Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wedge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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.
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