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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break this one down.

We’ve got a solid run of SSW groundswell aimed right at Yo Yo’s-The Wedge. This is a reef break, so it’s for the advanced crew only, and it’s a very consistent spot. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

The first real action kicks off on Friday morning, 31 July. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 17-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph, keeping things glassy. The combined energy is at 1635 (moderate), but the quality is excellent for those who can handle the reef. Friday afternoon stays clean, but the wind picks up a bit to 16 mph, still cross-off.

Saturday, 1 August, starts a bit more mixed. The morning is cross-shore and clean enough, but the wind is lighter. The afternoon on Saturday is the standout for the first week: 6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, clean cross-off wind, and the energy bumps up to 1660 (moderate). This is the best on offer for the early part of the run.

Sunday, 2 August, through to Wednesday, 6 August, sees the swell holding between 6ft and 7ft. The winds are mostly cross-off or gentle cross-shore, keeping things clean. The energy climbs through the 2000s and into the 2900s by Thursday morning, 6 August. As the swell gets bigger, over 7ft, it starts pushing into expert-only territory. The period stays long, mostly 15 to 17 seconds, so expect good shape but longer waits between sets.

The real standout window, though, is the second week. Things get serious from Thursday, 13 August. The morning brings a 10ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, proper power. The energy is massive at 5690 (strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s clean. The afternoon of the 13th is where it peaks: 12ft SSW, 18-second period, 7417 energy (very strong). This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a powerful, clean swell, but it’s huge. Over 8ft means it’s strictly for experts, and the reef isn’t forgiving. Crowds are often here, so expect a few chargers out.

Friday, 14 August, the swell is still solid at 10ft to 12ft, but the wind turns more cross-on, creating a bit of chop. Still powerful, but not as clean. By Saturday, 15 August, we’re back to cleaner cross-off winds and an 8ft swell, wrapping up the run strong.

Overall, the best surf on offer is the afternoon of Saturday, 1 August, for a solid but manageable size, and the big winner is Thursday, 13 August afternoon – that 12ft, 18-second groundswell with clean wind is a rare treat for the experienced crew. The rest of the period is consistent and clean, but those two are the standouts.

Rusty.

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