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About

As heavy a spot as anything on the Mainland. The waves are a by-product of improvements to the groin (rock jetty) on the north side of the Newport Harbor entrance undertaken during the 1930s. When conditions are just right and the waves approach the shore at the proper angle (south swells), an approaching wave will reflect off the groin creating a second wave. The reflected wave meets up with the following wave of the set and forms a peak. Because of this effect, waves at the wedge are often several feet larger than waves at other south facing beaches in Newport on any given day.

Atmosphere:
Wedge brings out the worst in people... kooks come out of the woodwork when its breaking. The place creates a literal feeding-frenzy when there are hundreds of charged people lined-up in the afternoon watching and lenses lining the sand berm... an absolute freak show. If you show up please bring some respect for the locals and those living in the area... keep your trash in the can and your radio low. From May 1st thru Oct 31st Wedge is blackballed to boards from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Don't be a kook, watch, listen and learn.

Additional Info:
You can park in the residential neighborhood adjecent to the Harbor. Walk to the end of the street facing the harbor and turn right, walk all the way down over the sand hill and you will see the jetty and W tower... that is Wedge.

Location

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Access

Walk	Short walk (5-15 min)
Public access	Yes
4x4 required	Unknown
Boat required	Unknown

Wave Characteristics

Type	Breakwater/jetty
Direction	Left
Bottom	Sandy
Power	Hollow Fast Powerful Ledgey
Frequency	Regular (100 days/year)
Normal length	Short (<50m)
Good day length	Short (<50m)

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction	NorthWest West
Swell direction	South
Swell size	3ft-5ft - 12ft
Tide	Mid tide
Tide movement	Rising tide

Crowd

Week	Crowded
Weekend	Ultra crowded

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