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

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

We’ve got only one spot on the radar for this whole stretch – Yo Yo's-The Wedge. It’s a solid reef setup, but it’s an advanced wave, so leave the foam board at home. The first recommendation doesn’t kick off immediately, so there’s a bit of a waiting game. The first real window of surf is the morning of the 23rd of July, with 4ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds. Water temp is bang on for the time of year, about 80°.

The first few days through the 23rd and 24th are clean but the wind is a stiff cross-off, and the wave comment suggests it’s marginal. The energy is moderate, around 630 (combined energy of all swells directed here), so it’s not a total write-off, but nothing to get too excited about. The standouts come later.

The real story starts to build from the 30th of July, heading into the first week of August. The swell gets much more consistent, and the energy starts climbing. The 31st of July morning sees a solid 4ft at 18 seconds from the SSW, with a moderate breeze from the SE keeping it clean. The combined energy jumps to 1476. That’s a proper groundswell – long period, good shape, and the reef will handle it beautifully.

Then, the real standout window opens on the 1st of August. The swell is 5ft to 6ft from the SW, period holding around 17 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, which for this exposed reef will make it about as clean as you’ll get. The energy is ripping – 1516 on the morning, 1807 by the afternoon. This is the best on offer. The 2nd of August is even fatter, with 7ft of SSW swell hitting 3101 combined energy. It’s still cross-off, still clean. That’s your highlight.

The 3rd of August morning is a beauty too – 6ft SSW, 15 sec, light cross-off breeze, and the energy is 2110. The rating on that one is solid. The 4th of August morning sees 8ft of SSW swell – that’s big for this spot, and only for the experienced. The wind is light and cross, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still manageable. The 5th and 6th keep the energy high, with 6ft to 7ft waves, clean conditions, and solid period.

The 7th of August Friday morning rounds out the run with 7ft of SSW swell, 16 seconds, and light cross-off wind. Energy is 2303. It’s a great way to finish the forecast.

Crowds? Yo Yo's-The Wedge is often busy, so expect company for those standout swells. It’s a reef, so the long period groundswells will peel nicely. If you’re not comfortable in big, powerful reef waves, sit this one out. For the crew who are, the 1st to the 7th of August is the call.

Rusty.

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