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

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Yo Yo’s-The Wedge. This is an advanced reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell. It gets a long, solid run of SSW groundswell, but the wind is mostly cross-off from the SE, which keeps the surface clean for the most part. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The swell kicks off on Thursday afternoon, 6th August, with a 7ft SSW swell and a period of 16 seconds. That’s a nice groundswell, and combined energy is moderate at 2376. The wind is cross-off at 25 km/h, so the surf will be clean. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for advanced surfers, it’s a decent start.

Friday, 7th August, sees the swell bump up to 8ft to 8ft, still from the SSW, with periods of 16-17 seconds. The wind stays cross-off at 20-25 km/h. Combined energy climbs to 3204 and 3483, which is moderate to strong. This is a solid run – clean, punchy waves, but it’s getting into that size where only the experienced should be out.

Saturday, 8th August, the swell drops a touch to 8ft-8ft, SSW, 16 seconds, cross-off wind. Energy is still strong at 2697-2966. The afternoon wind picks up to 30 km/h, which is a bit fresh, but the surf is still clean. Sunday, 9th August, follows a similar pattern: 7ft-7ft SSW, 16 seconds, with clean cross-off winds. Energy is moderate to strong.

Now, Monday, 10th August, is interesting. The morning swell drops to 6ft but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy shoots up to 3571. The wind is cross, not cross-off, at 20 km/h, and there’s some cross-chop. This long-period swell can make the waves break a bit too straight at a beach break, but Yo Yo’s-The Wedge is a reef, so it should handle it well. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 10ft, 18 seconds, with energy at 5152 – that’s strong. Same cross wind, so it’s not glassy, but the power is there. This is a standout period for the hardcore crew.

Tuesday, 11th August, the morning holds 10ft, 17 seconds, energy at 4484, with cross wind. The afternoon goes back to 8ft, 16 seconds, and the wind swings cross-off again, making it cleaner. Energy is still strong at 4417. The surf is still big and powerful.

Wednesday, 12th August, the swell drops to 6ft, with periods of 14-16 seconds, and clean cross-off winds. Energy is moderate at 2027-2450. A bit of a letdown after the big days, but still surfable.

Thursday, 13th August, is another standout. The swell jumps back to 10ft, 17 seconds, from the SSW, with combined energy of 5248 in the morning and 5128 in the afternoon. The wind is cross-off at 20-25 km/h, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful, and clean – only for experts. The best wave of the whole run.

Friday, 14th August, the swell drops to 7ft-7ft, 16 seconds, clean cross-off winds. Energy is moderate at 2423-2601. Still good, but not as epic.

The rest of the run from Saturday, 15th August, through to Wednesday, 19th August, sees swell sizes ranging from 4ft to 7ft, with periods of 15-18 seconds. Winds are mostly cross-off and clean. Combined energy drops to moderate levels, with a few blips of strong energy on the 19th when the swell direction swings to SW and the wind goes light cross at 10 km/h. The morning of the 19th sees a 7ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and only a light breeze – that’s going to be glassy and clean. The afternoon of the 19th pushes back to 10ft SW, 18 seconds, with energy at 4968, and clean cross-off wind. Another big one.

Thursday, 20th August, holds 10ft SW, 17 seconds, with clean cross-off winds and strong energy. Then Friday, 21st August, the swell drops to 8ft, 16 seconds, still clean but the wind picks up to 30 km/h in the afternoon.

Overall, the standout is Thursday, 13th August, with that 10ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy is strong, and the reef will handle the long period well. The other big moment is Monday, 10th August, with the 19-second period and 10ft afternoon pulse – that’s a serious session if you’re bold. The rest of the run is solid but not as epic. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Rusty

Read more