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

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

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real potential brewing for the end of the month and into August. The key spot to watch is Yo Yo’s-The Wedge. This is an advanced reef set-up, so it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s very consistent and exposed, which means it’ll pick up a lot of the energy coming its way. The optimum direction is from the SW, and that’s what we’re seeing for most of the forecast.

The first week or so is pretty lackluster, with a lot of "marginal" conditions. The wind is a major issue. We’re seeing a persistent SE breeze, 18 to 19 mph, which is a cross-off wind. It’s not the worst, but it’s not clean, glassy perfection either. Swell heights are mostly in the 3 ft to 6 ft range, but the energy is all over the place, from moderate (624) to very strong (1479). The real kicker is the period – a lot of these are long-period SSW groundswells (13-17 seconds), which is great for a reef like this, but the wind is just messing with the surface.

Tuesday the 21st of July sees a 5 ft to 6 ft SSW swell (14-second period) with strong energy (1365), but that 19 mph cross-off wind is going to make it chunky. Not the best, but it’s something. We then hit a lull for a few days with smaller, weaker swells.

Things start to get more interesting on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning has a 4 ft SSW swell (15 seconds) with very strong energy (1479), but the wind is still a cross-off 16 mph. The afternoon switches to a shorter period SSE swell (6 ft at 9 seconds), which is a different beast. The energy drops a bit, but it’s still solid. The wind picks up to 22 mph, so it’s going to be a battle.

Then we get a real gap. From the 27th into the 29th, it’s mostly small and weak, or the wind is just too strong. Keep your board in the car, but don’t rush.

Now, the real standouts start from Thursday the 30th of July. This is the one. The morning has a 4 ft SSW swell (15 seconds) with very strong energy (1453), and the wind is glassy from the WSW at 3 mph. That’s a game-changer. The afternoon is glassy too, from the S at 3 mph. The water is about average for the time of year. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The 4 ft height is manageable, but the long period and glassy conditions over a reef like Yo Yo’s-The Wedge will produce some beautiful, clean lines. This is the best on offer in the near term.

Friday the 31st of July carries on the glassy trend in the morning, with a 4 ft SSW swell (14 seconds) and strong energy (1139). The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 3 ft and the period stretches to a very long 18 seconds, and the energy is still very strong (1210). This is a classic, clean, long-period groundswell.

The first weekend of August (1st and 2nd) sees a big spike in energy. Saturday morning has a 6 ft SW swell, but the period is a huge 18 seconds, and the energy is a massive 2075. The wind is a light cross-shore, which is okay. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 7 ft with even more energy (2659). This is getting big for a reef. For the advanced crew, it’s a dream, but it’s in the "expert only" territory. Sunday the 2nd stays big with a 7 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 2087 energy) in the morning, and a 6 ft SW swell (15 seconds, 1591 energy) in the afternoon. The wind is a bit more of a cross-shore, so there might be a little chop.

Looking further out, Tuesday the 4th of August and Wednesday the 5th of August look like a serious swell event. Tuesday afternoon pumps a 7 ft SSW swell (18 seconds) with a massive 3575 energy. Wednesday morning is 7 ft SSW (17 seconds, 2884 energy). The wind is still a cross-off 16 mph, so it won’t be perfect, but the sheer size and power is going to be something to see. The best windows are still the 30th and 31st of July for the glassy conditions.

Yo Yo’s-The Wedge can get crowded, especially when it’s good, so expect some company. For the big swells in August, this is a kitesurfer’s paradise if you’re not up for the paddle.

Rusty.

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