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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the cards for us over the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a solid run of swell at Yo Yo's-The Wedge, a reef setup that's consistently exposed to the southwest. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no need to stress about a thermal. The swell kicks off from Wednesday the 12th and runs pretty much non-stop, with the biggest pulses stacking up later in the period.

The early part of the week, starting Wednesday the 12th, is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a steady 6.2ft to 8.2ft SSW swell cranking, but the wind is a cross-off from the SE, which keeps things clean. The catch is a "marginal surf forecast" label hanging over a lot of it, so the tide windows might be playing games. The wave energy is moderate to strong (2397 to 3296), and the periods are long (14 to 17 seconds), meaning that groundswell is packing a punch. Thursday afternoon (13th) looks like the pick of the early days with an 8.2ft swell and 16-second period, but it's still flagged as marginal.

Now, hold on to your boardies because things start to look much better. Monday the 17th morning brings a 5.2ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off. The wave energy is moderate (1096), and the forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's a green light.

The real standout, the one you've been waiting for, is shaping up for Friday the 21st of August. The morning session is where it's at: an 8.2ft swell from the SW, with a 17-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze from the SE. The wave energy is strong (3577) and the forecast is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the best of the run. The swell direction is a solid SW, which is bang on the optimum for this spot. The crowds can be an issue here, but with this kind of quality, you'll want to be in the water early. The afternoon is also pumping with an 8.2ft SSW swell (17 seconds), so if you're late, you'll still get waves.

The following Sunday the 23rd is also worth a mention. The afternoon session has a 7.2ft SSW swell with a super long 20-second period and wave energy of 6167. That's a very strong, powerful groundswell. The wind is a moderate cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful day that will test your skills.

After that, the swell stays solid through to Monday the 24th, but the wind starts to get a bit more cross, and the quality drops off. By the 25th and 26th, the swell fades and the wind gets messy, so the window is closing.

Bottom line: Yo Yo's-The Wedge is on it. The best swell is the morning of Friday the 21st of August, but the whole period from the 12th to the 24th has waves. This is a reef break, so it's for experienced surfers, and with the longer period swells, expect some powerful, well-shaped lines. The main limiting factor is the tide, so check your local charts. Get on it.

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