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The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 NZST
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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
15.3° 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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ledge in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 27th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
6
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
NE
3
NE
4.5
ENE
4.5
E
3
ENE
2
E
2
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.1
NW
1.6
NNW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
Period(s) (?)911111110101111101010106899149876
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1403325746418361185110649678725114312591962008656814403461581246930
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
35
ESE
35
SE
35
SSE
15
SSW
5
WSW
25
WNW
35
WNW
25
W
30
W
20
W
20
NW
30
NW
40
NW
30
W
35
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
30
W
15
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
2.39
10:07AM
2.33
10:20PM
2.35
10:45AM
2.31
10:56PM
2.30
11:21AM
2.26
11:32PM
2.25
11:58AM
2.20
12:10AM
2.19
12:40PM
2.14
12:52AM
2.14
1:29PM
2.09
1:38AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
0.61
3:57AM
0.63
4:09PM
0.69
4:35AM
0.68
4:47PM
0.79
5:12AM
0.75
5:26PM
0.89
5:49AM
0.84
6:06PM
0.97
6:30AM
0.92
6:50PM
1.05
7:15AM
0.99
7:40PM
1.10
8:06AM
1.03
Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Sunrise--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41
Sunset6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
2133----5-----611-----
Temp. °C141413131316161516151316151513131215151316
Feels °C (?)88668131210111081210866599913
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at The Ledge (moderate winds from the ESE at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 19 km from The Ledge). A 3.9m swell from the ENE is too big for here

    1 hour 37 minutes ago The Ledge
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19 km away, 1 h 37 min ago

20 km/h
ESE
0.0
15.3
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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