The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 27 Dec 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
20.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10AM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 28th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 30th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNE
1
N
0.8
N
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.9
NE
1.7
N
2.4
NNE
2.1
N
1.8
N
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)676775889999888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)428951413510816047951688068350539224014012510394967072
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
20
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSE
20
E
35
SE
25
SSE
5
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
25
NW
30
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NNW
5
W
5
NNW
15
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offonononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:29PM
2.28
1:45AM
2.15
2:19PM
2.28
2:42AM
2.16
3:12PM
2.29
3:45AM
2.20
4:08PM
2.31
4:50AM
2.26
5:06PM
2.32
5:53AM
2.34
6:08PM
2.33
6:54AM
2.42
7:10PM
2.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:41PM
0.75
7:53AM
0.81
8:34PM
0.73
8:51AM
0.84
9:31PM
0.71
9:54AM
0.86
10:30PM
0.67
11:01AM
0.85
11:29PM
0.62
12:04PM
0.80
12:30AM
0.57
1:05PM
0.73
1:30AM
0.50
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-8:38--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:40--8:40-
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
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part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191917191918192019192019212118222219212118
Feels °C (?)191616171714202116161615161717202019191918
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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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