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

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

The main event is definitely Yo Yo's-The Wedge and it’s looking like a run of solid, consistent SW groundswell. This is a heavy, advanced reef setup that needs the right direction, and with the swell coming from the SSW to SW over the next 16 days, it's going to be firing. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Thursday the 13th with a solid 8ft SSW groundswell from a long 16 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 3127 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 12 mph. It’s clean, but the swell is just over the 8-foot mark, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The "marginal" tag from the data has me thinking the tide might be a bit iffy, but the potential is there.

Friday the 14th drops a touch to 7ft in the morning, but the wind goes cross-shore, so you'll be dealing with some slight chop. The afternoon cleans up again to 6ft with that cross-off wind. It’s still a solid wave.

Saturday the 15th sees the swell picking back up to 7ft with a very long 17-second period. That kind of period can make a reef like this stand up beautifully, but expect long lulls between sets. Morning is a bit cross-shore, but the afternoon looks clean again with a cross-off breeze.

Sunday the 16th is similar, with 7ft in the morning. The pattern stays pretty reliable through the first week.

The one true standout has to be Wednesday the 19th through Thursday the 20th. Wednesday morning kicks off with a 8ft SW swell and an 18-second period, with combined energy hitting 3757. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it's just a little bumpy but very rideable. The afternoon goes to 8ft and stays clean. But Thursday the 20th morning is where it peaks: a solid 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of a very solid 4261. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SE at 9 mph. This is big, powerful, and clean – a real show for experts. This wave is very consistent and takes a crowd on those days, so expect a lineup.

After that peak, we ease down through the end of August and into the first few days of September. We get a second pulse on Saturday the 22nd with another 8ft SW swell and clean conditions, which is another solid morning for the experienced crew. The wave energy stays moderate through the 27th and 28th, with consistent chest-high to just-over-head sets rolling in.

So, to sum it up: Yo Yo's-The Wedge is the only game in town, and it's a good one. The big dog days are the 19th, 20th, and 22nd. This place is for experts only when it's over 8 feet, so don't even think about it if you're not on your A-game. The wind is mostly cross-off, keeping things clean for an exposed reef, which is a blessing.

Rusty.

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