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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up at Yo Yo’s-The Wedge, starting Tuesday the 14th of July. This is a reef break, advanced only, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The opening act is a beauty. Tuesday morning serves up a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and a gentle cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong (2196), and the conditions are set for excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the standout. The swell direction is hitting the optimum, the wind is clean, and the period is long, meaning those waves will have power and shape. Be aware it’s an advanced spot, and crowds are often here.

We’ve got a stretch from around Wednesday the 15th through to Sunday the 19th where the swell holds at 5ft to 7ft, but the wind gets a bit stronger. Wednesday morning still looks good with 7ft and clean wind, but the afternoon kicks up a notch wind-wise. From Thursday the 16th through to Sunday the 19th, we’re in a run of “marginal” conditions – the swell drops a bit, and the cross-off wind is a moderate to fresh breeze. The energy drops from moderate (1110) to lighter (766). It’s surfable for the experienced crew, but not the best of the window.

Then we get a pulse. On Monday the 20th of July, the swell jumps back up to 7ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The combined energy is strong again (2378). The catch? The wind is fresh and cross-off, so it won’t be as clean as that Tuesday. This is a solid second standout, but it’s a bit more of a battle. Anything over 8ft is only for experts, and this is close to that, so keep your wits about you.

From Tuesday the 21st onward, the swell slowly fades and the energy drops. The 21st and 22nd still have some size (6ft to 5ft) but the wind stays fresh, and the energy slides into the weak range by the 22nd afternoon (602). The last week of the month is a slow grind of waist-to-chest high stuff, mostly 3ft to 4ft, with a moderate breeze. It’s a long gap of mediocre surf, but there’s a flicker of life right at the end.

On Tuesday the 28th of July, the morning shows a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period and a gentle breeze. The energy is moderate (1070) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That long period will make for some lined-up, powerful waves at this reef, but it’s small. The 29th keeps the 4ft size with a 17-18 second period, but the wind goes more cross-shore, bringing a little chop.

So, the best bet is Tuesday the 14th morning. That’s your clean, powerful, standout session. The Monday the 20th is the next best if you don’t mind the wind. After that, you’re picking through scraps until that very long period swell at the end of the month. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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