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The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 21 Oct 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
15.9° 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 Friday (Oct 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 28th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.8
NNW
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.5
NNE
0.9
N
1
N
1.1
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
1.3
NNW
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)151414135131395677777776666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6965635630335044376911416086605041301716106126
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
5
W
10
NNW
15
S
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
20
WNW
15
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:10AM
2.25
8:21PM
2.26
8:52AM
2.28
8:59PM
2.24
9:31AM
2.30
9:35PM
2.23
10:09AM
2.30
10:10PM
2.21
10:44AM
2.28
10:46PM
2.18
11:19AM
2.25
11:24PM
2.15
11:57AM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:56AM
0.67
2:14PM
0.71
2:37AM
0.65
2:53PM
0.73
3:15AM
0.65
3:31PM
0.76
3:51AM
0.67
4:08PM
0.80
4:26AM
0.70
4:46PM
0.83
5:01AM
0.75
5:25PM
0.87
5:37AM
0.79
6:08PM
0.89
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26-
Sunset--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------8----------4
Temp. °C162020172222172020182121151819131919161818
Feels °C (?)151615151918161718172120131415111514131515
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at The Ledge (light winds from the NNW at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 19 km from The Ledge). 0.4m 7s swell from the NE with a 0.4m 3s local chop from the NNW and a 0.3m 15s groundswell from the N as well as a 0.2m 12s groundswell, also from the N. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 39 minutes ago The Ledge
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19 km away, 1 h 39 min ago

7 km/h
NNW
0.0
15.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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