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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for Yo Yo's-The Wedge. It’s a proper advanced reef break, so don’t even think about it if you’re not on your game. The best window is a few weeks out, but there’s something to watch before then.

Overall Pattern
We’re looking at a long stretch of so-so conditions right now. The first few days are a bit of a grind, with middling swell and a persistent cross-off breeze that's not doing us any favours. The real action, the stuff that gets the heart rate up, doesn’t show its face until the very end of the month and into August. There’s a solid week of waiting here, from the 25th of July right through to the 31st, where the surf is just marginal. Then, from the 1st of August, things start to get interesting.

The Early Grind (25th July – 31st July)
Saturday the 25th kicks off with a clean 4ft SSW groundswell, but at 12 mph, it’s not epic. The water is a balmy 80°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (879). Sunday the 26th sees a bigger 8ft SE swell, but that’s a short-period 9-second affair, and with 16 mph cross-off winds, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy beast. The combined energy is strong (1731), but this is more of a grunt-fest than a joy-ride. The rest of the week is a mix of smaller SSW swells and persistent cross-off winds from the ESE. The energy stays moderate to strong (between 579 and 1460), but the conditions are never quite right. The 30th of July has a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is solid (1279), but the wind is still there. The best of this early period is the 31st of July, with a 4ft SSW swell, a 17-second period, and a lighter 12 mph breeze. The energy is strong (1330), but it’s still not a standout.

The Standout Window (1st August – 2nd August)
Now, this is where we get excited. The 1st of August is the first real highlight. Saturday morning shows a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with a light 9 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (1590), and for the first time, we see “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” in the notes. This is the one to circle. The swell is coming from the optimum SW direction for this break, and the light wind will make it clean. The next day, Sunday the 2nd of August, is even better. A 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with the same light 9 mph breeze. The energy jumps to a very strong 2017. The afternoon session on the 2nd is the best of the whole run: a 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, light 9 mph cross-off, and a massive energy of 2508. This is solid, clean groundswell hitting a reef. This is what you book the day off for.

The Later Run (3rd August onwards)
Monday the 3rd of August keeps the quality going with a 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a very light 6 mph breeze. The energy is strong (1453). It’s still excellent for experienced surfers. After that, the winds freshen up a bit, and the swell quality drops back to marginal. The size stays up, with an 8ft SSW swell on the 7th and 8th of August, but the winds are stronger (16-19 mph). The energy is massive (over 3900 on the 7th), but at that size with a strong breeze, it’s going to be a handful. The 8th of August has an 8ft SSW swell and strong energy (3369), but it’s a Saturday, so expect a crowd. The swell drops off after that, with the 9th of August seeing a 7ft SSW swell and moderate energy (1614).

The Bottom Line
If you’ve got to pick one, it’s the morning of the 1st of August or the whole day of the 2nd of August. The 2nd of August afternoon is the absolute peak: 7ft of clean, long-period groundswell from the SSW, light winds, and a reef that loves that direction. It’s a dream for any advanced surfer. The 1st is a close second. The 3rd of August is also a solid option. Just remember, this is a *very consistent* reef rated for advanced surfers, and it’s *often* crowded, so get there early. The long period means the sets will be clean and powerful, and the gaps between them will help you get out.

Rusty, signing off.

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