Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.12° S 174.02° E

The Ledge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Ledge sea temperature is
16.4°C
0.4° 

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 7 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, N swell with 309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Monday (Nov 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ledge in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 9th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 10th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
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0.8
ENE
7
1.2
N
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1.3
NNE
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0.4
N
14
0.7
ENE
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ENE
7
0.9
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1.2
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1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
N
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.6
ENE
9
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
ENE
10
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ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
73
61
123
183
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46
64
81
124
234
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191
110
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Wind (km/h)
15
N
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NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
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NE
15
N
25
N
20
NNE
25
N
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N
25
NNE
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NW
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NW
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WNW
10
NW
25
NW
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SW
Wind State
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on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:59PM2.30m
6:34AM2.23m
6:48PM2.30m
7:24AM2.29m
7:35PM2.29m
8:10AM2.33m
8:19PM2.27m
8:55AM2.36m
9:01PM2.25m
9:38AM2.36m
9:42PM2.22m
10:19AM2.33m
10:21PM2.18m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.63m
12:42PM0.70m
1:07AM0.60m
1:29PM0.69m
1:53AM0.59m
2:14PM0.69m
2:37AM0.58m
2:57PM0.72m
3:18AM0.60m
3:40PM0.75m
3:59AM0.63m
4:22PM0.79m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °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 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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