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

Right, folks, let’s talk about the reef. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this stretch, and it’s a heavy one. The whole 16-day window is all about Yo Yo's-The Wedge, an advanced-only reef break that’s very consistent. It’s exposed to the swell and the optimum direction is from the southwest, which is exactly what we’re seeing for most of the run.

The first real action picks up on Monday, July 20th, with a solid 6 ft to 7 ft swell from the SW and SSW. The period is a very long 16 to 17 seconds, which means powerful groundswell lines. The water is a balmy 81°, which is about normal for this time of year. The catch is the wind – a fresh cross-off from the SE at 19 mph. It’s clean, but it’s a battle. The combined energy is pumping hard, reading 2346, which is strong wave energy. This is no place for the faint of heart.

The swell drops a touch on Tuesday, July 21st, to 5 ft to 6 ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. Still a strong groundswell, but the energy is down to 1332. The wind stays the same, so it’s still a grunty paddle out.

From Wednesday, July 22nd, through Friday, July 24th, the swell drops off significantly. We’re looking at 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW with periods around 13 seconds. The energy drops to three-digit numbers, around 536 to 844. The wind is still a fresh cross-off. It’s surfable for the crew who know the place, but it’s not the peak.

A bit of a jump on Saturday, July 25th, with a 4 ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, pushing the energy back up to 1251. Still a cross-off wind, but the quality is there for the experienced.

Sunday, July 26th, is a mixed bag. The morning has a short-period 6 ft SE swell (8 seconds) with energy at 890, but the period is so short it’ll be a bit fat and messy. The afternoon drops to 3 ft.

Now, the best window is shaping up for the end of July and into August. The morning of Monday, July 27th, has a 6 ft SE swell, still short period at 8 seconds, but the wind is a much lighter 9 mph from the SE. It’s a gentle breeze, which makes it more manageable. The energy is 747.

The real standout, though, is the pair of days on Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd. On Saturday morning, we’re looking at a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period (1231 energy). The wind is a light 9 mph from the SE. Sunday morning is even better: a 6 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the same light 9 mph SE wind, with energy at 1422. This is the best combo of size, period, and lighter wind in the whole forecast. For a heavy reef like this, that’s the call. The crowds are likely here, so know that.

After that, Monday, August 3rd, the wind shifts to a true cross-shore, which will create a chop. The swell is still 6 ft from the SW, but the quality drops. The rest of the run fades out with smaller 5 ft SW swells and fresh cross-off winds.

So, look, there’s a long gap of so-so to average surf from the 22nd to the 25th, but that’s a normal run for a spot that needs a solid SW groundswell. The best bet is that Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd. It’s still a week and a half away, so the confidence isn’t rock-solid, but if it holds, that’s the stand-out. For the keener crew, the morning of the 27th is also a goer with the lighter breeze.

Rusty.

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