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

Yo, Rusty here, checking the only spot that’s showing any life for the next two weeks. It’s Yo Yo's-The Wedge, a reef break that’s only for the advanced surfer.

Water temp is about 79°, right where it should be for this time of year.

We’re starting on Sunday, August 23rd. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the energy is pumping (1969). Wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. There’s a bit of a tide or something going on, but the waves are there. The long period groundswell is perfect for this reef. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s on. The energy builds to 2401 in the afternoon, with the swell holding at 6ft.

Monday and Tuesday are similar: clean 6ft to 7ft SSW swell, decent cross-off wind, and plenty of energy. Tuesday morning the wind kicks up to 19 mph, but it’s still cross-off, so it’s fine. The consistency is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting.

Wednesday the 26th the wind eases, going more cross at 9 mph. The swell drops to 6ft, and the energy is moderate (1143). There’s a little cross-chop, but still surfable.

Thursday the 27th the swell size drops to 4ft to 4ft, but the period stretches to 20 seconds in the afternoon. That’s a very long groundswell, and while the energy is high (2097), the wave height is down. On a reef, that long period will still produce some nice waves, but it’s a bit more mellow.

Friday, August 28th is the big one. The morning swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with a 17-second period! The energy is massive (4293). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the S at 9 mph. The waves are over 8ft, so this is expert-only territory. The reef will handle it, but it’s going to be heavy. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still solid.

The swell then eases through the weekend. Saturday the 29th still has 7ft to 6ft, clean, but the wind picks up again to 19 mph in the afternoon. Sunday the 30th things get smaller, down to 5ft, and energy drops to 781. The swell keeps fading.

There’s a bit of a lull, but then Tuesday, September 1st brings a new pulse. The morning sees 7ft from the SW, 16-second period, with a gentle cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is back up to 2633, and it’s called “excellent” for experienced surfers. This is the second standout. The swell is 7ft in the afternoon, so it’s a solid, powerful swell on a very consistent reef.

Wednesday the 2nd holds similar 7ft to 7ft swell, clean, but the wind goes cross on the morning, adding a slight chop. Thursday the 3rd the swell drops to 5ft, and the energy fades.

Looking way out, Saturday, September 5th looks promising. The swell builds to 7ft to 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, energy over 2800, and clean cross-off wind. That’s a long way out, so hope for the best.

Sunday and Monday the 7th the swell holds around 6ft to 7ft, but the wind goes more cross, making it a bit choppy.

The best bets are Friday, August 28th for the big, heavy, expert-only surf, and Tuesday, September 1st for a clean, powerful session. The crowds are often an issue here, so be ready to share the lineup.

Rusty.

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