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

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this is a bit of a frustrating stretch for Yo Yo's-The Wedge. It’s a reef setup that needs a good SW groundswell, and we’ve got that direction constantly, but the wind is just never playing ball. The whole period is plagued by a persistent cross-offshore breeze that’s going to be a real fight, especially as it picks up through the afternoons.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, no real surprises there.

The first proper surf comes in on Friday, July 17th. We’re looking at a long-period SW groundswell coming in at 5ft with a 15-second period, which is proper energy (1492 on the combined energy scale). That long period is great for a reef like this, meaning better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The problem is the wind is a stiff 20–25 km/h cross-off. It’s not straight onshore, so it’ll be rideable, but it’s a battle. It’s clean, but not the kind of glassy you dream of.

The swell holds through the weekend, but it’s a story of the same wind. Saturday the 18th sees 5ft SW swell, but the wind picks up to 30 km/h, which is getting sloppy. Sunday the 19th is a little smaller at 4ft, with the same cross-off breeze. The quality is just marginal.

Monday, July 20th, is a bit of a tease. The swell jumps up to 6ft–7ft with a 17-second period from the SW, and the combined energy hits 2352. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is still 25–30 km/h cross-off. For a wave that size on a reef, it’s going to be messy and heavy. This is one for experts only, and even then, it’s a fight. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the wind.

The middle of the week into the 23rd and 24th sees the swell drop right off, down to 3ft or less. Honestly, the 23rd and 24th have some poor surf conditions with zero rating, so you’re better off staying home.

We get a bit of a pulse again on Friday, July 24th afternoon, with a 6ft short-period S swell, but the wind is still a fresh 30 km/h. It’s not great.

The end of the month starts to look a little more promising. On Wednesday, July 29th, the wind drops to a gentle 15 km/h from the SE, and we’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The combined energy is 960. The forecast actually says “expect very good surf conditions” for the morning. That’s the standout. The wind is light enough that it’ll be clean, and that long period from the SW is exactly what this reef needs. Crowds are often here, so be prepared for a few others with the same idea.

Thursday, July 30th, morning is also looking okay with light winds and 4ft SSW swell, but the real eye-catcher is Friday, July 31st. The afternoon brings a 5ft SW swell with a massive 22-second period and combined energy of 2995. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The wind is a moderate 25 km/h cross-off, so it’s not perfect, but the power and direction are right on the money. If you can handle the paddle, the waves will be super clean and lined up.

And then, heading into Saturday, August 1st, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SW with a 20-second period, and the energy hits 4288. That’s a strong, powerful swell. For a spot like this, that’s expert territory. The wind is still 25 km/h cross-off, so it’s going to be a wild, challenging session.

Overall, the best bet for a clean, manageable wave is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. If you want raw power and are an expert, keep an eye on the 31st of July and the 1st of August, but those are less certain this far out.

Rusty.

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