
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, E swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Langs beach this week:
The surf forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a bit of a rollercoaster. For the next week and a half, it's gonna be a grind. There's a long slow start with barely a ripple, then a bit of a tease in the middle, but if you're patient, the back end of the window is where the real magic is.
The first real surf we can talk about is a tiny blip on Friday the 17th of July. The swell energy is building to a moderate 214, but the swell is a weak 2 ft and from the east with a very long 17-second period. That's a proper groundswell, but it's gonna be breaking straight and weak at the beach. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it'll be clean for a few waves, but it's a marginal call. It's not worth the drive.
Saturday the 18th of July is a little better. The swell holds at 2 ft to 2 ft, east, with a 16-second period, and the energy is still moderate at 248. The wind is light cross-offshore in the morning and clean, so it's surfable. But honestly, it's tiny. You'd be on a longboard trying to find a waist-high runner.
Sunday the 19th of July offers a moment of calm. The morning is glassy and the swell is a tiny 1 ft, but it's so weak you'd be hard-pressed to get a ride. The afternoon wind picks up and swings cross-offshore, but it kills the potential.
Then we hit a dead zone. Monday the 20th through Saturday the 25th of July is a write-off for quality surfing. The swell is a mix of short-period windswell and messy cross-offshore winds that are strong – 15 to 22 mph. The energy is moderate to strong, but it's all wind and chop. Honestly, with those strong offshore winds and a beach setup, this looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The waves are too raw and blown out.
Alright, now for the good stuff. The wait is long, but it pays off. Sunday the 26th of July is the first standout. The swell finally shows up: 6 ft from the east, with a 13-second period, and the energy is very strong at 927. The wind is light offshore in the morning from the SSW, and then light cross-offshore in the afternoon. This is proper, clean surf. Breaks are holding shape, and the long period gives them punch. This is the best day of the whole window. Grab it.
Monday the 27th of July is a near-carbon copy. Another 6 ft of east swell, 13-second period, very strong energy at 917, and light offshore winds from the SSE. It's just as good as the day before. This is a two-day gem.
Tuesday the 28th of July is the tail end of the pulse. The swell drops to 4 ft from the east, with a 12-second period, and the energy is still strong at 393. The morning is glassy, absolutely perfect. The afternoon picks up a light cross-shore wind, but the quality is still there. It's a mellow end to a great run.
The water temp at Langs beach is 61°, which is 1° above normal – pretty average for this time of year, so a spring suit is the go.
So, if you're itching for a paddle, the first two weeks of this forecast are a write-off. The real deal is Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th of July. That's your window. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Langs, so you might get some company, but for that quality, it's worth it. Don't bother before that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 |
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14 | 29 | 55 | 56 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 166 | 207 | 249 | 246 | 234 | 153 | 103 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:58PM2.22m | 6:16AM2.15m | 6:55PM2.31m | 7:13AM2.19m | 7:50PM2.38m | 8:09AM2.22m | 8:42PM2.42m | 9:02AM2.21m | 9:33PM2.41m | 9:55AM2.18m | 10:23PM2.35m | 10:46AM2.12m | 11:11PM2.26m | 11:38AM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.30m | 12:46PM0.07m | 1:26AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.02m | 2:22AM0.15m | 2:38PM-0.01m | 3:16AM0.10m | 3:30PM0.01m | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:21PM0.06m | 4:59AM0.11m | 5:12PM0.15m | 5:47AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | 5:29 | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | E 11 | N 5 | N 5 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 |
13 | 19 | 7 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 166 | 207 | 249 | 246 | 234 | 153 | 103 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | E 11 | NNE 4 | E 11 | E 13 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
10 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NNE 8 | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 8 |
5 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 2 | — | E 4 | ENE 6 |
14 | 29 | 55 | 56 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 104 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 26 | 22 | 5 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 89 | 69 |
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Information about the Langs beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Langs beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Langs beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Langs beach 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 (Langs beach) 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 Langs beach 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.
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