Yo Yo's-The Wedge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s on the menu for Yo Yo's-The Wedge. This is a proper reef setup, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it’ll see pretty much everything that rolls in. We’re looking at a solid run of groundswell from the SSW, but it’s not all plain sailing – the wind is going to be a constant factor.

Right off the bat, from Tuesday the 28th of July, we’ve got some knee-to-waist high swell coming in at 3 ft, but it’s a real short-period, 16-second groundswell. The energy is there (577), but the wind is a stiff cross-off breeze at 16 mph, which knocks the quality. The water is a balmy 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The middle of the week doesn’t get much better. Wednesday and Thursday the 29th and 30th see the swell bump up to 4 ft, and while the period stays solidly in the 14-15 second range, that cross-off wind remains a problem. The energy is building though, hitting 1116 on Thursday morning. It’s clean, but the wind is just too strong for that perfect, silky face.

Now, we start to see the light. Saturday the 1st of August, the wind drops to a light breeze, and the swell is pushing 5 ft in the morning, climbing to 6 ft by the afternoon with a beautiful 17-second period. The energy is pumping at 1658, and the wind is light and cross-off. This is the first real standout. That afternoon, the conditions are going to be firing for the experienced crew. I’m looking at this as the best session of the first week.

Sunday the 2nd of August keeps the momentum going with a 7 ft swell and a sweet 16-second period. The morning is looking the pick with that light 6 mph wind, and the energy is over 2000. It’s getting a bit punchy, but still very manageable for the advanced surfer.

The next few days, from Monday the 3rd through to Wednesday the 5th, settle into a pattern of 6 ft swell and moderate cross-off winds. The energy stays solid, but it’s not going to be as clean as that Saturday. The afternoons on Monday and Wednesday look the best of this block.

Then we get into the second week, and things get serious. From Thursday the 6th of August, the swell jumps to 8 ft, and by Friday the 7th, it’s hitting 8 ft, with an afternoon peak of 10 ft. The energy numbers are enormous – 4169 on Friday morning, 4071 on Friday afternoon. This is big, powerful, groundswell. The periods are long, 16-17 seconds, which means it’s going to be a freight train on this reef. With the wind staying cross-off, this is strictly for the experts. The sheer size and power will be a challenge.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th of August is looking huge again, with 10 ft swell and very long 18-second periods. The energy is off the charts, hitting 4949 and 5177. Look, the wind is moderate, but when you’re dealing with waves that size, it’s a serious ocean out there. For the experienced surfer looking for a heavy, grinding reef, *that* is your window. It’s a long-range call, but the potential is massive.

The final days, the 11th and 12th, we see the swell dip back to 7-8 ft, but the energy is still very strong. It will still be a solid, powerful reef break, but a bit more manageable than the 10 ft bombs.

So, to wrap it up: The standout is the afternoon of Saturday the 1st of August – that’s the one where the light wind and solid 6 ft groundswell will give you the cleanest, most fun waves. For the big-wave hunters, the weekend of the 9th and 10th of August is your target, but be prepared for a very heavy, powerful reef. This is a spot that gets crowded sometimes, so get out there early for the good ones.

Rusty.

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