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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, for the first week, it’s a bit of a grind. The wind is a persistent cross-offshore from the SE and ESE, which is clean, but the swell is struggling to get its act together. The real story starts to unfold heading into the first weekend of August.

Yo Yo’s-The Wedge is the only show in town, and it’s a proper advanced reef setup. It’s very consistent, so it’s always trying to break, but the conditions are often marginal. The crowds are often a factor here, so be ready to share the water.

Saturday 25th July kicks off with a 4ft SSW swell (15 seconds) but the energy is solid (1080). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s clean, but the wave comment says it’s only marginal. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, and the energy drops off (964). It’s not the one.

Sunday 26th July sees a bump in size to 8ft from the SE, but the period drops to 9 seconds. That’s a short period swell, so it’s going to be a bit walled up and messy. The energy is high (1736) but the swell direction is wrong for this spot – it likes it from the SW. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’s clean, but the quality is lacking.

Monday 27th through to Thursday 30th July is a blur of similar conditions: 4ft to 6ft, mostly SSW direction, but with that persistent fresh cross-off wind from the ESE. The period is mostly 8-15 seconds, but the combined energy stays well over 500 (535-1623). The wave comment is consistently “marginal.” It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for a good one.

Friday 31st July morning is the first real flicker of hope. The swell drops to 4ft but the period is a very long 17 seconds from the SSW. The energy is up there (1395) and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze. The wave comment finally calls it “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a proper groundswell setup at a reef, and the long period will make the sets push through nicely. The tide will be key, but this is the best session of the first week.

Saturday 1st August morning is a bit of a letdown with a light cross-shore wind, but the afternoon looks much better. The swell pushes to 6ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is massive (1982). The wind is a gentle cross-off, and the wave comment is “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a standout session.

Sunday 2nd August morning has a light cross-shore wind again, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, but the period is an incredible 20 seconds. The energy is enormous (3259). This is the standout of the entire 16-day window. The wave comment is “excellent for experienced surfers.” The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Monday 3rd August through to Sunday 9th August is a more consistent run of 5ft to 8ft SSW swell, with periods of 15-16 seconds. The wind stays cross-off, but it’s a moderate to fresh breeze. The energy is consistently strong (947-2908). The wave comment is mostly “marginal,” but the size is there. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s no longer for beginners, and by the 3rd and 7th, it’s over 7ft, which is pushing into expert territory. The long period (15-16s) at a reef is a good match, so the shape should be there, but the wind will be the deciding factor. The 9th of August has a big 7ft swell with 16 seconds and strong energy (2576), but the wind is a fresh cross-off.

Bottom line: The entire second half of the forecast is a long period groundswell window. The standout is definitely Sunday 2nd August afternoon with that 5ft, 20-second SSW groundswell and clean conditions. The Friday 31st July morning and Saturday 1st August afternoon are also strong sessions. After that, it’s a persistent run of decent size that will be for the experienced crew.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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