Surf spot

The Wedge

Forecast conditions and map view for The Wedge in Australia, NSW, South Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -34.6758, 150.8558

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.2	0.8	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	8.8	8.8	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.5	5.5	4.8	5	5.1	5	5	5	4.5	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.3	4.8	4.3	5	6	6.4	6.8	7.2	8.3	8.7	8.2	8.7	8.2	6.5	6.2	6.2	6.5	7	6.9	7.1	6.2	5.8	5.5	5.5	6	6	7.3	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.7	7.1	6.2	6	5.9	6	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	94	84	56	49	47	48	45	29	29	36	33	35	31	28	29	32	34	29	23	28	16	13	21	92	118	112	138	183	106	112	123	207	183	179	168	170	163	156	165	82	66	44	43	44	35	56	43	38	31	24	27	19	17	13	11	9
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	5.8	4.8	7.7	14.2	12.6	5.2	5	6.6	6.8	6.1	5.1	14.4	5.9	6.6	7.9	9.4	8.1	7.6	6.8	17.1	13.7	16.6	14.6	8.7	7.1	9.4	18.9	20.9	20.2	19.4	17.8	12.8	11.2	10.5	13.3	14.3	11.3	6.3	7.9	7.2	6.6	5.6	6.6	14.5	10.4	5.9	7.4	7	7.6	6.8	4.9	8.3	8.5	6.3	8.2
Wind direction	NWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWGlassy	ENECross	ENECross	NNECross-off	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	ECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	SOnshore	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WSWCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	WSWCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	ECross	ENECross	NECross-off	NWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	SSEGlassy	ECross-on	NECross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off

The Wedge on the South Coast of NSW is a little-known but highly exposed surf break that can pack a serious punch when the swell lines up. It’s a rocky, wedge-shaped reef/point-style setup that reflects incoming swell and can create steep, powerful takeoff zones with fast, hollow sections.

What it’s like

Wave type: Heavy, wedging reef break
Power: Strong and punchy; can get very intense on larger swells
Shape: Short, steep, and often fast
Best for: Experienced surfers who are comfortable with powerful, shallow waves

Conditions

Swell: Works best with solid southerly to south-east swell
Wind: Generally cleaner with offshore westerly or north-westerly winds
Tide: Can be sensitive to tide changes; mid-tide often offers the best balance, but local knowledge matters

Hazards

Shallow reef/rocky bottom
Strong surges and currents
Potentially heavy wipeouts
Limited forgiveness on takeoff

Vibe

It’s not usually a crowded, mainstream lineup—more of a raw, local, conditions-dependent wave than a regular everyday surf. When it’s on, it can be one of those spots that rewards patience, timing, and commitment.