Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, E swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Langs beach over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, we’re in for a pretty flat spell to start. The first week is a write-off for anything decent. There’s a tiny bit of energy on the morning of the 12th with 2ft of east swell, but it’s weak and the wind is a bit messy. The next several days are just full of poor surf conditions and very low energy, so don’t bother getting excited until we get past that first week.
The real story is the second week. The standout is a solid pulse of east swell arriving on the 21st of July. Monday morning we’re looking at a chunky 13ft swell from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is massive (2970). That’s a big surf day, but it’s actually too big for this break – it’s only for the experts. The wind is cross-off and clean, but the sheer size will be intimidating. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 16ft (5917), so if you’re not a seasoned charger, sit this one out.
The following days on the 22nd and 23rd are still big, with 8ft and 8ft from the east, but the reports flag it as marginal. The wind stays clean and cross-off, but the conditions are questionable for a nice ride. It’s a lot of water moving around, and the long period groundswell (over 11 seconds) will make it better suited for a point or reef, not a beach break.
Crowds are sometimes a factor at Langs beach, but with this size, it’ll be quiet. The water temperature is running about 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
So, the call is: the first week is a total dud, save your energy. The second week has size, but it’s a serious, expert-only window. The 21st is the biggest day, but it’s a beast. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 15 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 83 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 56 | 91 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 155 | 183 | 231 | 225 | 167 | 167 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:58PM2.13m | 5:16AM2.10m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.20m | 11:23PM0.38m | 11:47AM0.13m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | E 11 | N 4 | E 11 | E 15 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 |
| kJ | 83 | 83 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 155 | 183 | 231 | 225 | 167 | 167 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | NE 10 | E 5 | ESE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | ESE 10 | NNE 4 | E 11 | NNE 4 | E 10 | N 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | N 12 | E 11 | E 5 | NE 9 | — | NE 11 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | NE 9 | — | — | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 2 | — | WSW 2 | SW 2 | SSW 2 | SSW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 56 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 69 | 69 | 18 | 374 | 69 | 69 | 5 | 26 | 85 | 26 | 37 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 93 |
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