Blaketown (The Wedge)
Wedging right beside the south tiphead at the Grey River mouth: a steep, hollow drop into a fast, powerful wall that gets very solid with barrels in a big NW-W swell. Cobden, on the north side of the river, has grunty lefts along its tiphead. It works best on a WNW swell with E winds around high tide. Watch for: river current, breakwater rocks, power.
Blaketown (The Wedge) surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 230° - 340°
- Size range
- 1.1m - 3.6m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m - 3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Blaketown (The Wedge)?
The Blaketown (The Wedge) profile favors high tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Blaketown (The Wedge)?
The Blaketown (The Wedge) profile uses wind from E (100°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 50° to 150°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Blaketown (The Wedge)?
The Blaketown (The Wedge) scoring profile favors swell from WNW (230° to 340°), a swell-height range of 1.1m to 3.6m, and a reference period of 13s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Blaketown (The Wedge)?
The main season at Blaketown (The Wedge) is Mar-Nov.
How do I get to Blaketown (The Wedge)?
The spot profile lists HKK as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 35 minutes.
What kind of wave is Blaketown (The Wedge)?
Blaketown (The Wedge) is a beach break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Nov
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