Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next sixteen days at Langs beach. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a pretty quiet start. The first proper recommendation for a surf doesn’t kick in until the end of the run, so we’ve got a long, frustrating gap to sit through.

The first half of the outlook is a tough one. From the 10th of September right through to the 23rd, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell that’s barely worth paddling out for. Most days the swell is only 0.6ft to 1.0ft from the NE, with short periods around 12-14 seconds, and the combined energy is pitiful, staying under 100 (47 to 81). The winds are generally cross-offshore from the SW or WSW, which keeps the water clean, but there’s just no power. It’s a lot of waiting for nothing. The waves are poor, and honestly, if you’re a beginner, you’re not missing much. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Now, we get a little glimmer of hope around the 24th of September. On Thursday morning, the swell picks up to 3ft from the NNE, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 177 (moderate). But the wind is a gentle cross-shore from the W, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Still, compared to the days before, it’s a noticeable step up. The afternoon gets even better, with the swell pushing 4ft from the NNE, a period of 10 seconds, and energy jumping to 251 (moderate to strong). The wind stays gentle and cross-shore, but the surf is only described as marginal due to tide. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest thing to a standout we’ve got. This is the window to keep an eye on.

Then, on the 25th of September (Friday morning), the swell holds at 3ft from the NE, with a 10-second period and energy of 206 (moderate). The problem is the wind swings around to a moderate cross-onshore from the WNW, making it a choppy mess. The rating is poor again. That’s it for the run.

So, the one true standout, the best on offer, is the afternoon of Thursday the 24th of September. Head to the beach, the waves will be knee-to-waist high from the NNE, and the energy is there, but don’t expect perfection. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a few others with the same idea.

There’s a big gap of no surf from the 10th of September to the 23rd of September, so don’t hold your breath. For the second week, the outlook is still fairly quiet. The little bumps on the 22nd and 23rd are clean but tiny. It’s not a blank run for the area, it’s just a very average stretch.

Rusty out.

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