The Wedge Spot Guide
About The Wedge
World-famous freak wave dominated by bodysurfers and bodyboarders, although surfers do enjoy some degree of success. Needs big S swells to work. Waves refract off the west (northside) Newport Harbor jetty, amplifying the swell and creating a ridiculous wedging peak, primarily a left, which explodes over a treacherously shallow sand bottom. Broken bodies are routine. Gets giant. Extremely hollow and crowded. A real scene when it’s working. Very dangerous spot, for experts only.
Park in Corona del Mar or in West Jetty View Park.
- All Tides All Tides
- Left off a Pier, Groyne or Jetty Left off a Pier, Groyne or Jetty
- Sand Sand
- S - SW S - SW
- Northerly Northerly
- 20 2 Swell Range 2 - 20ft
Swell Consistency and Wind Overview
Photos & Videos
Low Tide Only 
Right off a Pier, Groyne or Jetty 
Sand 
S - SW 
Northerly 
12ft to 3ft 
Left-hand Pointbreak 
S - NW 
North Easterly 
10ft to 2ft 
All Tides 
Peaky Beachbreak 
10ft to 1ft 
Mid Tide Only 
Left-hand break over submerged reef 
Rock Ledge and Sand 
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