When should you surf The Wedge today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 8h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
The Wedge surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for The Wedge (North Orange County).
Best score today
796h30
Now
3407:00
Waves
0.8 m
15 s
Wind
16 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:57 → 18:16
Best windows today
6h3079/100
0.8 m · 12 s · 13 km/h
7h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 13 km/h
8h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 90 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 18 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 16 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 17 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.8 m · 13 s | 20 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 25 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 27 km/h · E | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 31 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 24 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 22 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.8 m · 15 s | 29 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.8 m · 15 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.8 m · 15 s | 13 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 75 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 7 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 75 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · N | low tide |
| 22:00 | 75 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at The Wedge today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is The Wedge suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than The Wedge.