Key Points
- The Wedge is a manmade, iconic, and perilous wave famed among surfers and bodysurfers.
- A rare south swell in March triggered epic rides, wipeouts, and unique surfing opportunities.
- The Wedge originated after 1936 jetty extensions; now, chaos and excitement define its allure.
The Wedge is a freak phenomenon of the surfing world.
Technically, it’s a manmade wave, with the jetties creating its namesake – the rebound wave, which hits the subsequent swell, then creates the iconic (and perilous) backwash. But over the years, bodysurfers, bodyboarders, and surfers have tamed the beast.
And recently, a rare, early-season south swell detonated upon Southern California’s premier aquatic chiropractor, creating epic rides and wild wipeouts…