The Wedge
The Wedge is a renowned surf break located at the southeastern tip of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. It is famous for its massive and unpredictable waves that can reach up to 30 feet in height, generated by the interaction between incoming swell and the rock jetty built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1930s.
- Area
- Description: Surfing location
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sherman Library and Gardens and Balboa Pier.
Sherman Library and Gardens
Garden
The Sherman Library and Gardens are botanical gardens in Corona del Mar, California.
Balboa Pier
Pier
The Balboa Pier is one of two piers in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Balboa Peninsula and Corona del Mar.
Balboa Peninsula
Suburb
The Balboa Peninsula is a neighborhood of the city of Newport Beach, California.
Corona del Mar
Quarter
Corona del Mar is a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California.
The Wedge
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Latitude
33.59252° or 33° 35′ 33″ north
Longitude
-117.88228° or 117° 52′ 56″ west
Open location code
8554H4V9+23
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In Other Languages
“The Wedge” goes by many names.
- French: “The Wedge”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Entrance Channel and West Jetty.
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