The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 09 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
17.8° 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 Monday (Nov 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 10th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 10th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 13th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
ENE
0.3
NNE
0.3
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.6
NW
0.5
E
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)988888121211997778877888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13212310810393523030402028505622628442713203350
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
N
5
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
20
N
25
W
10
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
N
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:10AM
2.61
11:28PM
2.43
12:02PM
2.54
12:23AM
2.35
12:56PM
2.44
1:19AM
2.25
1:53PM
2.35
2:16AM
2.16
2:51PM
2.29
3:17AM
2.10
3:48PM
2.24
4:19AM
2.08
4:41PM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:21PM
0.59
5:40AM
0.46
6:17PM
0.63
6:35AM
0.55
7:13PM
0.68
7:31AM
0.64
8:10PM
0.73
8:28AM
0.73
9:08PM
0.76
9:26AM
0.80
10:07PM
0.78
10:25AM
0.84
11:01PM
0.77
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06-
thunderstorm
rain showers
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clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
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mod rain
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202018202018171717171815191714212215202118
Feels °C (?)222019191918181717131614151412191913181917
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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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