The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 03 Feb 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
21.1° 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 Wednesday (Feb 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 4th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 4th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 6th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.3
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)101010161615151412111010991098128815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)122117110133127109106992782381541511105447544525212038
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NE
10
S
15
SE
15
E
5
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
N
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
N
10
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offonoffoffonoffoffonoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
2.40
10:10AM
2.55
10:32PM
2.41
10:54AM
2.53
11:18PM
2.40
11:36AM
2.48
12:00AM
2.37
12:17PM
2.41
12:42AM
2.32
12:57PM
2.33
1:23AM
2.25
1:38PM
2.25
2:08AM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:50AM
0.45
4:24PM
0.53
4:36AM
0.49
5:08PM
0.54
5:20AM
0.57
5:50PM
0.58
6:03AM
0.68
6:32PM
0.66
6:46AM
0.80
7:14PM
0.75
7:30AM
0.92
7:57PM
0.86
8:15AM
1.02
Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50
Sunset8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27--8:27--8:25--8:24--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C241821211920201922231722221923232024232025
Feels °C (?)201621201920192122221522222023232025232124
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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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