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

Alright, Rusty here with the same look, but in feet and temps.

Right, listen up. Rusty here. We’ve only got one spot on the radar this whole 16-day stretch, and that’s Yo-Yo’s-The Wedge. It’s an advanced reef set-up that’s very consistent, but it’s not exactly friendly for anyone who isn’t comfortable on a heavy wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on. The whole run is dominated by a solid SW groundswell, but the wind is a constant issue, mostly coming from the SE, which is cross to cross-off, so the waves will have a bit of texture. The combined swell energy is strong, with values hitting 1707 out of the gates, so there’s plenty of power, but the quality is often hampered by that chop.

Week One: Sept 14 to Sept 20
Monday the 14th kicks off with a 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds, a proper long-period groundswell. That long period means it’s going to be fast, powerful, and will hit the reef hard. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it's workable but not glassy. The combined energy is 1707 (strong), but the overall quality is a bit marginal. It's surfable for the crew who know the break, but not a standout.

Tuesday and Wednesday stay similar with that 6ft to 5ft SW swell, the period dropping slightly to 15-14 seconds. The wind gets a bit stronger on Tuesday afternoon (19 mph fresh breeze), but still cross-off, keeping it clean-ish. Honestly, it’s a consistent but average run.

Thursday the 17th morning looks like a real opportunity. The swell bumps to 7ft from the SSW, still a solid 14-second period, and we get a gentle 9 mph SE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is 1627 (strong), and the model flags it as excellent for experienced surfers. That morning session is the pick for the first week—clean, powerful, and the reef will be working. The afternoon turns into a cross-chop mess.

The weekend, Sept 19-20, sees the swell drop to 4-4ft, but then Sunday the 20th afternoon brings back a solid 7ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with gentle 9 mph cross-off winds. That’s another one to keep your eye on. The energy jumps to 1976 (strong), and it’s another ‘excellent’ rating for experienced crew. That Sunday arvo could be a barnstormer.

Week Two: Sept 21 to Sept 29
Early week 2 is a bit of a holding pattern. Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd offer up 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but the wind stays cross and moderate, so expect some chop. The real fireworks are supposed to be late in the window.

Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th sees the swell building back up, with Friday morning hitting 7ft at 14 seconds. The energy is ramping up to 2275 (strong), but the wind is a cross to moderate cross, so it’s not as clean as we’d like.

Then, the last weekend and into the next Monday, September 28-29, look like the heavy-hitters for the whole run. We’ve got a monster 8ft to 8ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a period of 18 to 19 seconds. That’s some serious size and very long period energy. Combined energy is off the charts at 4648 (very strong) on Monday morning. This is legitimately big, heavy, expert-only surf. The wind on Monday the 28th afternoon looks clean with a moderate cross-off, but at that height, it’s a beast. The Tuesday morning on the 29th brings 7ft, but the wind is cross with some chop.

The Best Bets
* Thursday 17th morning – The first standout. A solid 7ft SSW, gentle winds, clean faces. The reef at Yo Yo’s-The Wedge will be offering up some fast, powerful lines. It’s a great paddle for the intermediate to advanced crew.
* Sunday 20th afternoon – Another highlight. 7ft SW swell with a gentle cross-off breeze. Good energy and a great chance for a clean session before the next week’s chaos.
* Monday 28th afternoon – Long-range and a bit uncertain, but if it holds, this is the big one. 8ft to 8ft of very long-period groundswell with clean winds. That’s expert territory, massive and powerful. Not one to miss if you can handle it, but keep checking the forecast as it gets closer.

For the rest of the time, the surf is there, but the wind is the enemy. Expect a lot of cross-chop and textured faces. It’s a consistent block of swell, but only a few windows where it all lines up perfectly. Crowds are likely at this spot, especially on the good days. If the wind keeps up, the reef might look more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

Rusty.

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