Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Langs Beach. Straight up, there’s a real mixed bag on the cards, and you’ll have to be patient for the good stuff. The first week is mostly a write-off with small, weak waves and poor conditions, but there’s a big, powerful swell building for the second week that’ll get the heart pumping – though it comes with its own challenges.

The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

We kick off the forecast period with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance pops up on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the east, but with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s a bit chop-prone. The wind is offshore from the south at 15 km/h, keeping things clean. The combined energy is weak at 245, so it’s not got much punch. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but nothing to write home about.

Honestly, the surfing is pretty ordinary right through to the 7th. The swell stays small, under 3ft, and the winds are all over the place – cross-off, cross-on, you name it. There’s a glimmer on Thursday the 6th morning with a glassy 3ft swell from the NE, period 6 seconds, but energy is just 67. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Then from Friday the 7th, we see a building northerly swell, but it’s onshore and messy, pushing 5ft to 6ft with poor conditions. The 9th of August brings a lumpy 8ft from the east with a fresh cross-onshore, combined energy at 821 – that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th of August afternoon goes glassy, with a 8ft ENE swell, period 7 seconds, and combined energy of 664. That’s a clean, powerful wave on offer, and the wind is glassy. It’s a standout for the experienced crew – too big for beginners, but for those who charge, it’s a solid session.

The real standout, though, is Tuesday the 11th of August. We’ve got a massive 16ft swell from the ENE, period 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 9205. That’s serious groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, and the conditions are clean. But this is a big one – it’s only for experts. The long period (12 seconds) means it’ll be a well-defined, powerful groundswell. At a beach break, it might close out, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s going to be a memorable day. The same goes for Wednesday the 12th, with a 12ft to 10ft swell, still clean and powerful, but again, only for the experienced.

By Thursday the 13th, the swell drops to 6ft from the east, period 11 seconds, and combined energy of 1082. The wind is cross-off from the WSW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. This is a solid, well-shaped wave for experienced surfers – a great option without the insane size.

After that, the swell fades through the 14th and 15th, with small, weak waves and onshore winds, before dying out completely by the 16th.

So, the play is: wait for the 10th of August afternoon for a glassy, powerful 8ft wave, or get ready for the big one on the 11th and 12th if you’re an expert. The 13th offers a more manageable 6ft in clean conditions. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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