The Wedge
Cape Town, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 13.9s
- Wind
- 21 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when The Wedge hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h015-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
Wednesday
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11 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 6–10 for The Wedge, scored for your board.
About The Wedge
The Wedge is a reef break over mixed in Cape Town, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the WNW / NW / NNW with light offshore winds from the E / ESE / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- WNW, NW, NNW
- Best wind direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE
The Wedge surf FAQ
Is The Wedge good for beginners?+
The Wedge is a reef break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for The Wedge?+
Different days call for different boards. The Wedge handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for The Wedge?+
Look for from the WNW / NW / NNW with light offshore winds from the E / ESE / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.