The Wedge | BIGGEST WAVES IN YEARS + CRAZY RESCUE | 2026

🌊 BIGGEST WAVES IN YEARS HIT THE WEDGE! 🌊 For weeks, surfers, photographers, lifeguards, and ocean enthusiasts had this swell circled on their calendars. Forecast models were calling for one of the largest runs of surf to hit Southern California in years, and the hype quickly spread across social media, surf communities, and even local news outlets. 🎥 MY CAMERA & CREATOR GEAR A lot of people ask what gear I use to shoot The Wedge, underwater photography, videos, and live streams. Here's my current setup! CAMERAS 📹 Main Video Camera — Sony A7S III: https://amzn.to/4zgacJr 📸 Main Photo Camera — Sony A7R VI: https://amzn.to/3TM2hUe 🎬 Backup Video Camera — Sony FX3: https://amzn.to/4wYh0tI LENSES 🔭 Long Lens — Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G: https://amzn.to/4wUkEF3 📷 Everyday Lens — Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM: https://amzn.to/4qd3waS 🌊 Wide / Underwater Lens — Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/4xCoR03 DRONE 🚁 DJI Mavic 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/4woFv20 COMPUTER & STORAGE 💻 MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/4qeEfNN 💾 5TB Portable SSD: https://amzn.to/4g8Tu5Z 💳 Sony Memory Cards: https://amzn.to/4cFQtJw CAMERA ACCESSORIES 🎥 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3RSmfvX ☀️ PolarPro ND Filter: https://amzn.to/45qsZV0 🎒 NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Backpack: https://amzn.to/4zlz2rG 🦿 DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal: https://amzn.to/45YHgIu ACTION CAMERAS 🎥 GoPro Mission 1: https://amzn.to/3Ug8Le2 🎥 GoPro MAX2 360 Camera: https://amzn.to/4fXYBHE Have a question about any of my gear or want to know what I'd recommend for your budget? Leave a comment! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When the swell finally arrived, The Wedge delivered. Massive waves detonated across Newport Beach as crowds packed the shoreline to witness one of the most anticipated swell events in recent memory. Surfers pushed their limits, photographers battled the impact zone, and spectators watched as wave after wave unleashed incredible power along one of the world's most famous shorebreaks. This video captures some of the biggest and most exciting moments from an unforgettable day at The Wedge during the June 2026 swell event. 🎥 Featured in local news coverage and widely discussed throughout the Southern California surf community, this was one of those rare days that lived up to the hype. 📍 Location: The Wedge, Newport Beach, California 🌊 Highlights: • Biggest Wedge waves in years • Massive sets and heavy shorebreak • Incredible rides and wipeouts • Huge crowds lining the beach • One of the most anticipated swells in recent memory • The excitement and energy surrounding a historic day at The Wedge 👍 If you enjoy big wave surfing, ocean photography, and epic surf action, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications. 📷 Follow Along: Instagram: @weldon88 TikTok: @waterhurts Website: BrentWeldon.com #TheWedge #BiggestWavesInYears #NewportBeach #BigWaveSurfing #CaliforniaSurf #TheWedge2026 #Surfing #OceanPhotography #MassiveWaves #WaveOfTheYear #NewportBeachCA Skim or surf — what’s gnarlier? 💥 New videos every [week/weekend] featuring the craziest waves, biggest wipeouts, and rawest surf footage from SoCal and beyond. — 📷 Follow for Behind-the-Scenes & Short Clips ▶️ TikTok: @waterhurts 📸 Instagram: @weldon88 Website: www.brentweldon.com 🎵 No music used — this is 100% raw beach audio. #TheWedge #BigWaves #Skimboarding #WedgeSlam #RawSurf #RawWedge #NewportBeach #SurfingFails #ExtremeSports #Shorebreak #SurfVibes #WaveCarnage