Surf Forecasts:
The Ledge surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with 1,891 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ledge this week:
The surf forecast for The Ledge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Ledge in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ledge over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
458 | 523 | 688 | 1014 | 1428 | 1466 | 822 | 550 | 390 | 289 | 252 | 217 | 187 | 157 | 146 | 129 | 142 | 241 | 198 | 372 | 453 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:06PM0.39m | 8:05AM0.39m | 8:19PM0.38m | 9:33AM0.37m | 8:27PM0.37m | 11:17AM0.37m | 8:19PM0.38m | 6:17PM0.41m | 5:30PM0.45m | 5:51PM0.47m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM0.06m | 2:36AM0.17m | 2:46PM0.16m | 3:24AM0.11m | 3:21PM0.26m | 4:14AM0.07m | 3:46PM0.34m | 5:09AM0.04m | 6:11AM0.03m | 7:18AM0.02m | |||||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNW 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
14 | 27 | 32 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 157 | 13 | 40 | 74 | 241 | 198 | 372 | 453 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 12 |
1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | N 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 9 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 32 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 2 |
458 | 523 | 688 | 1014 | 1428 | 1466 | 822 | 550 | 390 | 289 | 252 | 217 | 187 | — | 146 | 129 | 142 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 753 | 466 | 927 | 661 | 661 | 763 | 801 | 806 | 661 | 214 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 214 | 3 | 3 | 144 | 140 | 0 |
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Information about the The Ledge Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Ledge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Ledge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Ledge surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Ledge) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Ledge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Saint Barthélemy? If you are looking for accommodation near The Ledge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Saint Barthélemy, consider staying in Gustavia which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Saint Barthélemy where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Philipsburg which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Marigot, The Valley and Basseterre.











