The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 16 Nov 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
18.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Monday (Nov 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ledge in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 19th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 19th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
0
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.7
NE
Period(s) (?)10101010101010101010101010109999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19419418618623030742554350811917721063692574415340292378309326392
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
5
E
15
NE
5
SE
10
SE
15
NE
5
N
20
NE
10
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
2.20
6:09AM
2.13
6:18PM
2.19
6:56AM
2.17
7:03PM
2.18
7:41AM
2.21
7:45PM
2.17
8:23AM
2.24
8:25PM
2.16
9:04AM
2.26
9:03PM
2.16
9:42AM
2.27
9:41PM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
0.86
11:51PM
0.76
12:15PM
0.85
12:38AM
0.74
1:02PM
0.85
1:23AM
0.73
1:45PM
0.84
2:05AM
0.71
2:25PM
0.84
2:44AM
0.70
3:04PM
0.84
3:22AM
0.70
3:43PM
0.84
3:58AM
0.71
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-8:07--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171716181818191918212219212119191920191919
Feels °C (?)151615161618192020192019202020202021192018
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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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