The Ledge surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 19 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
18.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 19th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 25th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
ENE
1.9
NE
2.5
NE
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
4
ENE
4
ENE
3.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)911111110101099991010101010109121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)116683515391170902627452355299237305378419392392356386535424846222574
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
N
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
NE
5
S
10
E
10
NE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
NE
5
NW
5
SE
10
ENE
10
S
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:19AM
2.26
10:20PM
2.14
10:56AM
2.25
11:01PM
2.12
11:34AM
2.24
11:43PM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:23PM
0.84
4:34AM
0.73
5:04PM
0.83
5:11AM
0.75
5:47PM
0.83
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:15-
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-------13111----1--
Temp. °C192018201918192018202019192018202018192018
Feels °C (?)202119181819192020212120202019171715151613
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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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