The Wedge (Allenhurst)

The Wedge (Allenhurst) is an exposed beach/jetty surfing break centered on a distinctive jetty-refracted “wedge” wave. It’s most consistently surfable when a Northeast swell meets West offshore wind, which tends to groom the faces. Waves break over a sand bottom, and the setup is described as steeper and more intense around low to mid tide. Surf quality is typically described as good, with the wave often running as a peeling line and, under the right conditions, producing fast, powerful, hollow-looking faces. The break can hold significant size, but on very large direct East swells it may close out. Ride impressions are usually short and intense, sometimes culminating in barrel-like sections. Safety is a primary consideration at this spot. Hazards include rocks and the jetty structure itself, along with rip currents near the jetties and crowded lineups. The spot is often busy, so surfers should watch for others and be extra careful during entry and exit. The best timing is generally around low tide (often framed as best at low tide or around low to mid tide when the water starts rising), because steepness and bowly conditions increase as the tide changes. For conditions planning, winds are reported with a west/offshore preference, but reliability is variable—especially in March when a sizable portion of observations are described as blown out. Water temperatures are cold in winter and require substantial protection; winter wetsuit recommendations commonly include thick suits plus a hood, boots, and gloves, while warmer months allow thinner protection such as shorties or boardshorts. Parking and summer access can be restrictive due to local residential rules.