Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.3° 

Langs beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Langs beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, E swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 26th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 26th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Langs Beach is a real mixed bag, and honestly, most of it is a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, ordinary conditions before a massive pulse of swell shows up right at the end that’s going to be way too much for this spot.

The whole first week and a half is pretty flat. From Wednesday the 22nd of July right through to the 31st, you’re mostly staring at waves around 0.7ft to 2ft. The energy is weak (combined energy values mostly between 8 and 196), and the swell is coming from the east with a short period, so there’s just no power behind it. Winds are mostly cross-off or cross, but with such small waves it doesn’t matter – you’re fighting for a dribble. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Monday the 27th of July morning, with a 2ft east swell and a 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, which means longer gaps between sets and a bit more shape, but it’s still weak energy (100 combined energy). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s only just surfable and very ordinary. Not something you’d get excited about.

Then we hit the start of August. From Saturday the 1st to Tuesday the 4th, we’ve got a small 1.0ft east-northeast swell with a long period (13-16 seconds) and light offshore winds, even glassy on the Monday morning. The energy is still low (46-97), but the conditions are clean. This is a very marginal window for a longboard or a foiler, but you’d be scratching for a proper ride.

Now, the big talking point is Wednesday the 5th of August. A massive 10ft to 12ft north-northeast swell hits, with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is insane – 1022 and 1466 combined energy. The wind is calm to light cross-onshore, so it’s glassy early, but this swell is way too big for Langs Beach. It’s an exposed beach break, and over 8ft is only for experts. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell direction is north, but the optimum for this break is northeast, so it’s not even wrapping in well.

The best on offer? There’s no standout worth chasing. The cleanest conditions are on the 3rd and 4th of August, with glassy mornings and a tiny 1.0ft NE swell, but you’re not getting a wave of consequence. For the average surfer, this is a blank run. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

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E
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10
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10
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0.6
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Energy kJ
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11
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153
141
123
85
58
40
88
84
140
191
186
194
134
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
35
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30
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15
NW
15
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25
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S
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:22PM1.90m
1:37AM1.91m
2:15PM1.84m
2:28AM1.82m
3:09PM1.81m
3:22AM1.77m
4:04PM1.80m
4:15AM1.75m
4:57PM1.82m
5:07AM1.76m
5:47PM1.87m
5:57AM1.80m
6:33PM1.93m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.49m
8:12AM0.40m
8:36PM0.58m
9:02AM0.46m
9:31PM0.63m
9:53AM0.49m
10:26PM0.65m
10:46AM0.49m
11:20PM0.64m
11:37AM0.46m
00:12AM0.60m
12:25PM0.42m
1:00AM0.54m
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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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