The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 14 Dec 2025 NZDT
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The Ledge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Ledge sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ledge this week:

The surf forecast for The Ledge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ledge in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 17th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 17th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 14th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ledge over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)877777888777988151515141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2482061661761631021381021056243437950587268109132136131
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
N
10
SSW
5
NW
20
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offonoffcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
2.20
4:40AM
2.09
4:48PM
2.16
5:34AM
2.11
5:37PM
2.13
6:23AM
2.14
6:24PM
2.11
7:10AM
2.17
7:10PM
2.11
7:55AM
2.20
7:53PM
2.11
8:37AM
2.23
8:35PM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:21PM
0.80
10:43AM
0.96
11:11PM
0.82
11:38AM
0.98
12:00AM
0.83
12:28PM
0.98
12:48AM
0.83
1:13PM
0.97
1:33AM
0.81
1:56PM
0.94
2:16AM
0.78
2:38PM
0.91
2:56AM
0.75
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:31--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:36-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1----1---------2--
Temp. °C191918192019212119222216201817192217202016
Feels °C (?)151515161818191818201913181517171914171613
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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 12 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 Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near The Ledge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Whangarei which is 73 km (45 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Houhora which is 92 km (57 miles) away

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