Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, E swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be real about this run. The next week and a half is looking pretty bleak, so don’t go getting your hopes up.
The first chance you’ll get is Friday afternoon, July 17th. Langs beach has a tiny 2ft of east swell, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. The wind is a cross-off at 12 mph, and the water is sitting at 60°F, which is about normal for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (267). It’s a very marginal day—you’d need a lot of love for the sport to chase a knee-high wave, but it’s all we’ve got.
Saturday morning, July 18th is similar—2ft of east swell, 15-second period, and a light cross-off. The energy is 167. The waves are rideable, but the conditions are just ordinary. Saturday afternoon drops off into poor conditions.
From Sunday, July 19th through to Thursday, July 30th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The swell drops to 1ft and lower, periods are short and inconsistent, and the energy readings are weak—double digits. There’s a bump on Tuesday, July 21st with 5ft of short-period 6-second wind swell from the east, and a cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (168), but the conditions are poor with a cross-chop. That’s not a surf day; it’s a kite day.
Tuesday, July 28th shows a 4ft bump from the east, but it’s a short 6-second period and a cross-onshore wind. The energy is 114, but the chop will ruin it.
The only real standout is a long way out. Friday morning, July 31st, the swell jumps to 4ft from the east, with an 8-second period. The energy is strong at 232. The wind is a cross-off from the northwest at 12 mph, giving clean conditions. The swell is a bit over 5ft, so it’s too much for beginners, and the 8-second period means it’ll be a bit crumbly. It’s the best on offer, but it’s a long shot.
Saturday morning, August 1st is similar but with less energy.
Overall, it’s a tough stretch. Langs beach is a straight beach break, so the long-period east swell early on will be pretty straight. The spot is usually fairly consistent, so this kind of long dry spell is a bit of a bummer. Keep your eyes peeled, but don’t rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 11 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | NW 3 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 264 | 234 | 163 | 155 | 102 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 30 | 29 | 74 | 144 | 92 | 42 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:33PM2.41m | 9:55AM2.18m | 10:23PM2.35m | 10:46AM2.12m | 11:11PM2.26m | 11:38AM2.05m | 11:59PM2.15m | 12:29PM1.97m | 00:47AM2.02m | 1:22PM1.90m | 1:37AM1.91m | 2:15PM1.84m | 2:28AM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:21PM0.06m | 4:59AM0.11m | 5:12PM0.15m | 5:47AM0.16m | 6:02PM0.27m | 6:35AM0.24m | 6:52PM0.38m | 7:23AM0.32m | 7:43PM0.49m | 8:12AM0.40m | 8:36PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | 264 | 234 | 163 | 155 | 102 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SW 2 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | WNW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 74 | 144 | 92 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 37 | 69 | 69 | 60 | 0 | 26 | 161 | 161 | 89 | 413 | 252 |
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