The Ledge Surf Break

The Ledge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.12° S 174.02° E

Issued: 5 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Ledge sea temperature is
16.7° 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,064 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
2
E
10
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
12
1.4
E
12
1.1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
1.7
N
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.3
NW
7
0.5
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
942
1042
979
598
524
818
855
686
505
440
440
416
563
555
289
184
143
295
127
149
57
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
S
5
E
10
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
30
N
30
NNW
20
SW
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:03PM2.24m
8:02AM2.11m
8:41PM2.25m
8:44AM2.12m
9:18PM2.26m
9:25AM2.13m
9:56PM2.27m
10:06AM2.14m
10:35PM2.27m
10:48AM2.14m
11:16PM2.27m
11:31AM2.14m
00:01AM2.26m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.76m
2:06AM0.88m
2:21PM0.73m
2:47AM0.84m
2:57PM0.72m
3:28AM0.80m
3:34PM0.72m
4:08AM0.77m
4:11PM0.73m
4:48AM0.76m
4:51PM0.76m
5:29AM0.77m
5:35PM0.80m
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
 mm
2
1
1
1
3
5
2
2
Temp °C
15
14
15
14
14
14
15
15
13
13
14
14
15
15
15
15
15
13
12
11
10
Feels °C
11
10
10
10
10
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
11
11
12
10
11
10
6
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
12
1.4
E
12
1.1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
1.7
N
7
0.7
NE
7
0.6
E
11
0.6
NNW
6
Energy kJ
584
697
687
598
524
592
855
686
505
440
440
416
563
555
289
184
133
295
45
82
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.4
ENE
6
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.4
NE
7
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
12
106
83
19
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
19
0.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
3
2
3
5
3
14
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2
E
10
0.6
NNE
4
1
N
5
1.6
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
7
1.3
NW
7
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
942
1042
979
818
14
44
143
127
149
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
4
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
38
73
0
38
79
0
0
79
0
0
73
53
79
135
101
101
91
8
14
32
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
4
1
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
5
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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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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