The Wedge Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle NNW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|3-7mph NE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
FairConsistent 2-3ft surf through the day on S swell at 9s with light NW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|5-7mph NW
Forecast Charts
The Wedge Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Expert
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Summer
The Wedge is one of the most famous and dangerous shore breaks in the world, created when south swells reflect off the 2,000-foot Newport Harbor jetty and merge with incoming waves to produce massive "double-up" peaks that can reach 30 feet. The shallow sand and steep beach create an explosive shore break that attracts elite bodysurfers and bodyboarders. Standup surfing is effectively prohibited during summer. Backwash colliding with incoming sets adds lethal unpredictability.
Extremely heavy shorebreakBackwashShallow sandSpinal injuriesCrowds of spectators
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The Wedge Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for The Wedge?
The current wave height at The Wedge is 1-2ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the The Wedge surf forecast?
Our The Wedge forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at The Wedge?
The current breaking wave height at The Wedge is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf The Wedge?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf The Wedge is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 5ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.