The Wedge is an efficient factory for internet content right now. Much like Pipeline during the winter months, if there are waves, it’s worth watching. And while wipeouts are aplenty at both places there’s no denying the surf world takes a much more casual approach to witnessing the Wedge’s brand of chaos.
But rather than dive into the technical reasons behind that theory, let’s instead focus on the fascinating nature of a Wedge wipeout: no two are ever alike. Ever. Doors shut down. People get swallowed whole in what looks like six inches of water. They get tossed into the flats. They hit phantom chops inside the barrel. They get punched in the ear by the shoulder. You name it, the Wedge has a way of making people eat sh**.
To prove that point just examine the top 10 of the past week, according to Brent Weldon. Then keep watching and see all the “honorable mentions” that would take an entire season to compile at most other surf spots on the planet.
