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The Ledge surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 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 18.8°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.9 °C)
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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 18.8°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.9 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ledge in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 1st May)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNE
0.5
NE
0.9
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.6
ENE
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
0.8
ESE
1.6
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
2
ENE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
1.3
ENE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)4571010999998888891010101011111111111010666687787
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)151590418430347307247207164327511438585831154213651508147611301106862743588434270139196152135116475405355226240
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
15
W
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
50
ESE
35
ESE
25
S
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
SW
5
SE
5
NE
10
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
25
N
10
N
10
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:46PM
2.30
8:50AM
2.25
9:25PM
2.32
9:30AM
2.24
10:05PM
2.32
10:13AM
2.22
10:47PM
2.31
10:58AM
2.19
11:33PM
2.27
11:46AM
2.15
12:25AM
2.23
12:38PM
2.12
1:24AM
2.21
1:37PM
2.10
2:27AM
2.23
2:44PM
2.10
3:28AM
2.28
3:54PM
2.16
4:26AM
2.36
4:58PM
2.25
5:22AM
2.43
5:56PM
2.36
6:16AM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44AM
0.79
3:04PM
0.68
3:24AM
0.79
3:42PM
0.69
4:08AM
0.80
4:23PM
0.71
4:55AM
0.81
5:08PM
0.73
5:45AM
0.82
5:59PM
0.75
6:38AM
0.83
6:55PM
0.77
7:37AM
0.82
7:56PM
0.77
8:40AM
0.78
9:02PM
0.75
9:44AM
0.71
10:08PM
0.71
10:44AM
0.61
11:10PM
0.64
11:40AM
0.51
12:06AM
0.58
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--
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Rain (mm)
-------------3242055162--------2171355-15
Temp. °C181720201516161517171718171717171617181719191719201617171717171717171516
Feels °C (?)151618171313121213131313121312121110141219171418181517171614131214171516

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

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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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