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The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 10 Jan 2026 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
20.3° C
 (Which is 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s 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 12 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)12121212111111119999912121188777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4646454439383735232221272827353153606251114
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
N
10
SSW
5
NNW
25
NNW
15
W
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
S
10
ESE
15
ENE
0
ENE
5
WNW
15
N
5
WSW
10
SE
10
NE
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crossonoffcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		offcross-
off		crossglassglassonglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
2.27
1:38PM
2.35
2:05AM
2.21
2:22PM
2.27
2:55AM
2.15
3:08PM
2.19
3:50AM
2.11
3:55PM
2.13
4:47AM
2.09
4:45PM
2.09
5:41AM
2.10
5:38PM
2.06
6:33AM
2.13
6:31PM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:22AM
0.76
7:55PM
0.71
8:10AM
0.87
8:42PM
0.79
9:00AM
0.98
9:31PM
0.87
9:53AM
1.05
10:22PM
0.92
10:50AM
1.09
11:14PM
0.95
11:45AM
1.09
12:07AM
0.94
12:36PM
1.06
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202527222525212426201920192323212222212323
Feels °C (?)192426232222212223191819212221212122222222
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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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