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The Wedge

Newport Beach · California, United States · Beach break

Local time — · Sunrise 06:23 · Sunset 16:51

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Reading the ocean.

SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for The Wedge.

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Synthetic valuesBlocked
RefreshAutomatic
Spot calibratedSpot-calibrated profile

Spot intelligence.

The Wedge requires south-sector swell whose period aligns with the harbour-wall reflection. Because the sand profile changes quickly, tide remains adaptive; the break is always expert-only and seasonal flotation restrictions override the forecast.

Profile source · Surfline The Wedge spot check
NS

Profile geometry

Swell axis S · 180°

Offshore wind from N · Advanced profile

Wave

Reflected wedging left + extreme shorebreak peak

Steep shorebreak sand beside harbour jetty

Swell window

S–SSW · correct period essential

1.2–6.1 m offshore ranking band

Clean wind

E–NE offshore or glassy

Applied to wind scoring

Tide window

Sand and swell dependent

Qualitative timing guidance

Field guide

Read the break.

Character

01

The Wedge is defined by reflected wedging left + extreme shorebreak peak over steep shorebreak sand beside harbour jetty. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.

Best setup

02

S–SSW · correct period essential swell, e–ne offshore or glassy and sand and swell dependent form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 1.2–6.1 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.

Lineup read

03

This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to severe spinal-injury risk, impact directly on sand, jetty reflection and collisions. Local signs and advice always take priority.

Know before you paddle

Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.

Severe spinal-injury riskImpact directly on sandJetty reflection and collisionsSeasonal board restrictions
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.

The break

Beach break

Advanced. Works best with S–SSW · correct period essential swell.

Timing

E–NE offshore or glassy

Sand and swell dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.

Data note

Model data unavailable

SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.