The Wedge
Newport Beach · United States
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A man-made wedge of water that bounces off the jetty into freak thick-lipped shorebreak barrels — bodyboarding's gladiator pit and one of the most violent waves on the coast.
Today's surf at The Wedge
Updated 03:11 spot time
The Wedge surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 3 ft–3.5 ft chest to head high, 3 ft SSW swell at 10.95 s. Wind up to 6 mph S. Water 74°F. Best surf window around 2:00 AM — good (3.5/5) with 4 mph ENE wind.
Tides today: low 3:49 AM (0.9 ft), high 10:00 AM (5.9 ft), low 4:27 PM (0.2 ft), high 10:36 PM (4.9 ft)
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
S (south swell)
Best wind
N–NE
Ideal size
6–15 ft
Break type
Slab
Best season
May–September
Crowd
Very crowded
Safety: Expert-only water — heavy hold-downs, strong currents and serious consequences. Paddle out only at sizes you have real experience in, and never alone. Thin, heavy lips landing on shallow water — one of the most dangerous wave types in surfing.
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