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

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up for Yo Yo's-The Wedge, but don’t get too excited just yet—it’s an advanced-only reef break, and the conditions come with a few caveats. The water is sitting at a warm 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Friday morning, August 21st. We’re looking at a nice 6ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is a cross-shore at 9 mph, so it’s not going to be the cleanest. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2697 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of push. The tide conditions might be a bit tricky, though. By Friday afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph from the SE, but it turns cross-offshore, cleaning things up nicely. The swell bumps up to 8ft, and with a 17-second period, it’s a proper long-period groundswell. That kind of period loves a reef setup like this, but it can get a bit shifty on the takeoff.

Saturday the 22nd holds steady with 7ft SSW swell and 16-second intervals. The wind stays cross-offshore, so the surface should be clean. Still, the energy is moderate at 2547, and the waves are consistent. This is a solid day for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 23rd drops a little to 6ft, but the wind and swell direction remain favorable. The period drops to 15 seconds, still a good groundswell. The energy is up to 2635, so it’s got some punch. Not a standout, but a fun day.

The real standout for me is the end of the first week into the next. Monday the 24th is okay at 7ft, but the wind gets a bit stronger by the afternoon. The highlight is Friday the 28th of August: 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and cross-offshore winds all day. The combined energy hits 3568 in the morning and 3740 in the afternoon—that’s strong energy. The waves are clean, consistent, and powerful. This is the best on offer in the first week, but at 8ft, it’s strictly for experts. If you’re not solid, sit this one out.

The second week keeps the swell going. September 1st and 2nd see 7ft to 8ft SW groundswells, but the wind is a bit more cross-shore, creating a slight cross-chop at times. The energy is still strong, with readings around 3500 to 3865. The waves are there, but the wind is just a little less clean. The standout in the second week is Saturday, September 5th. The morning is light 4ft SSW groundswell with a 20-second period—very long period—and a light cross-shore breeze. That’s glassy. The afternoon though, that’s where it’s at: 7ft SSW groundswell, 18-second period, and 9 mph cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to 3103, and the conditions are reported as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a promising long-range call, but it’s still a ways out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Remember, this break is very consistent, but it’s a reef, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company. The exposure is full-on for the SW swell, and the optimum direction is exactly that—SW. So this setup is working well.

Overall, the best windows are Friday the 28th of August and Saturday the 5th of September. The rest of the time, it’s good, consistent surf but not a blow-your-mind standout. The gaps? There aren’t any real gaps; the swell is pretty much non-stop through the 16 days.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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