| The Wedge | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Wedge,_The.jpg) The surf at "The Wedge". | |
| Details | |
| Location | Newport Beach, California |
| Coordinates | 33°35′33″N 117°52′56″W / 33.59250°N 117.88222°W |
The Wedge is a spot located at the extreme southeast end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California known for its large waves that makes it a popular spot for surfing and bodysurfing. The Wedge is located at the intersection of the beach and the man-made jetty that forms the breakwater on the western side of Newport harbor entrance. When a south or south/southwest swell is running in the right size and direction, the Wedge can produce waves up to 30 feet (9.1 m) high.