The Ledge Surf Break

The Ledge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.12° S 174.02° E

Issued: 11 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Ledge sea temperature is
17.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

The Ledge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Ledge surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, E swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ledge over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NW
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
NW
7
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
0.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
15
12
12
21
51
265
210
211
92
68
46
47
94
117
113
223
295
279
210
130
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SE
10
S
10
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNW
30
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
1:19PM2.22m
1:43AM2.33m
2:14PM2.18m
2:33AM2.26m
3:12PM2.15m
3:22AM2.20m
4:07PM2.15m
4:13AM2.15m
5:00PM2.16m
5:03AM2.12m
5:49PM2.18m
5:52AM2.10m
6:37PM2.20m
Low Tide
7:25PM0.76m
8:01AM0.69m
8:19PM0.85m
8:53AM0.75m
9:16PM0.93m
9:45AM0.79m
10:12PM0.96m
10:36AM0.82m
11:05PM0.98m
11:26AM0.83m
11:54PM0.97m
12:15PM0.81m
00:40AM0.95m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:21
 mm
9
3
1
11
1
Temp °C
15
16
12
16
16
16
16
16
14
14
14
12
14
14
12
14
16
12
15
16
12
Feels °C
13
14
10
13
12
13
13
11
8
8
9
6
9
9
9
12
13
10
13
14
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
NW
7
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
16
15
12
12
12
4
265
210
165
92
68
46
47
94
117
113
223
295
279
210
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.6
NW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
E
12
0.5
E
8
0.5
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
5
1
4
2
11
12
29
2
3
34
23
7
7
2
4
3
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
W
11
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
3
12
5
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
2
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.3
N
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.4
NW
7
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
3
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
W
4
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SSW
2
0.3
S
3
0.6
SSE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
21
51
112
136
211
9
15
60
9
1
1
1
1
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
79
80
79
73
114
314
477
73
91
8
42
51
20
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
4
4
4
2
4
3
5
5
6
5
4
4
5
5
4
9
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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 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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