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

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the local dirt on what’s coming up for Yo Yo’s-The Wedge. This spot is an advanced reef break, very consistent, and with the swell mostly coming from the SSW, it’s lining up nicely with the optimum SW direction. The water’s sitting at 80.8°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no drama there.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, with nothing really worth paddling out for until the swell starts to build. From Wednesday 22 July through to Friday 24 July, it’s all small – 2.6 ft to 4.3 ft – with a good 13-17 second period, so there’s some groundswell energy, but the combined energy is weak to moderate (676 to 696). The wind is a cross-off SE breeze at 18.6 mph to 18.6 mph, which keeps the surface clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The tide conditions are also questionable, so you’re better off waiting.

Saturday 25 July shows a bit more life. The morning has 3.9 ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1191 (moderate). The wind is still cross-off at 15.5 mph, so it’s clean, but it’s still not a standout. The real kicker comes on Sunday 26 July morning, when we see 7.9 ft from the SE, but the period drops to 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, and at that size, it’s pushing into expert territory. The combined energy is 1411 (strong), but the short period means the waves will be a bit lumpy and less organised. The wind is cross-off again, so it’s not a total write-off, but it’s not the best part of the forecast.

Monday 27 July morning is similar with 5.9 ft from the SE, also at 8 seconds, and 730 combined energy. The afternoon drops off to 2.0 ft, so that’s a quick fade. Tuesday 28 July has a morning pulse of 5.9 ft from the SE at 7 seconds (even shorter), with 877 energy, but again, it’s windswell and not the quality we’re after.

The good stuff starts to roll in from Wednesday 29 July. The morning shows 4.3 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, with 1094 energy, and the wind is a lighter 12.4 mph cross-off. It’s still marginal, but the trend is building. Thursday 30 July morning has 4.3 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, energy 1225, and the wind is still 12.4 mph cross-off. The afternoon on Thursday 30 July is where I’d start to take notice: 3.3 ft from the SSW but with a very long 19-second period, and combined energy 1413 (strong). That’s pure groundswell, and it’s going to reel down the reef with proper shape. The wind is a bit stronger at 15.5 mph cross-off, but still clean.

Friday 31 July morning has 3.9 ft from the SW at 18 seconds, energy 1316, wind 12.4 mph cross-off. Saturday 1 August is similar, 4.6 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, energy 1120, wind 15.5 mph cross-off. Then Sunday 2 August morning brings a solid 6.6 ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with combined energy 2104 (strong). That’s serious size, and the wind is a lighter 12.4 mph cross-off. This is for experienced surfers only – 6.6 ft+ on a reef is no joke.

But the absolute standout is Tuesday 4 August. The morning has 8.2 ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, with a massive 5248 combined energy (very strong). The afternoon is nearly the same at 8.2 ft and 4895 energy. The wind is cross-off at 12.4-15.5 mph, so it’s clean. This is expert-level, big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a proper session for those who can handle it. The long period (18 seconds) means the waves will have plenty of push and the sets will be spaced out, making the paddle-out easier if you know the channel.

Wednesday 5 August is still solid, with 6.9 ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, energy 2387, and a lighter 6.2 mph cross-shore wind in the morning, which is a bit more manageable. Thursday 6 August is the real gem for the whole run: the morning shows 4.6 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, but the wind is glassy – 3.1 mph from the S, flat calm. The combined energy is 1673 (strong), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon has 5.2 ft from the

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