
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Langs beach. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and underwhelming for us, with a lot of tumbleweed rolling through the lineup.
We’ve got a long, quiet gap right at the start. Monday the 3rd through Tuesday the 6th is basically a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell – we’re talking 0.7ft to 1ft with combined wave energy barely breaking 40 (37). That’s just not enough to get excited about, even with the morning glass-offs. Water temp is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
There’s a little flicker of life on Wednesday the 5th. A small southeast swell pushes in at 2ft, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. The wind swings south and offshore though, which is a bonus. The combined energy nudges up to 69 – still weak, but it’s at least surfable. Thursday the 6th drops right back off again, and Friday the 7th is a total dud with 0.3ft swell and a 16-second period that’s just too long to do anything with those tiny heights.
The weekend of the 9th and 10th offers a tiny bit of hope, but it’s marginal. Sunday morning the 9th looks like the best of a bad bunch – glassy conditions with a 3ft north swell, 7-second period, and combined energy of 71. It’s rideable, but it’s ordinary. Then Monday the 10th gets hammered by strong easterly winds, making it a mess.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is a massive spike on Friday the 14th of August. The charts are showing a 10ft north-northeast swell ripping in with a combined energy of 800. That’s a serious amount of water. But here’s the catch – the guidance says this swell is predicted to be too big for Langs beach. This is an exposed beach break, and with that kind of size and a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite crew than anyone with a paddle. The afternoon drops to 8ft but the energy jumps to 1578 – that’s absolutely pumping, but again, it’s going to be a brutal, churning shorebreak for anyone on a surfboard. Save this one for the experts only, and even then, be careful.
After that, the surf drops off a cliff again. The 15th and 16th go back to weak, small, windy conditions, and the final few days from the 17th to the 18th tease us with tiny, clean 1ft to 2ft waves from the east-northeast. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for small, weak waves.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is that Sunday morning the 9th for a small, clean session, or if you’re a grom learning, the Wednesday morning the 5th. The big swell on the 14th is a spectacle, but it’s not for paddling. There’s a solid 10-day gap of basically nothing in the middle there. It’s a slow period, but the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Stay stoked, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 48 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 142 | 142 | 58 | 44 | 29 | |
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 | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:14AM1.99m | 10:34PM2.13m | 10:58AM1.99m | 11:16PM2.11m | 11:45AM1.99m | 00:02AM2.07m | 12:36PM1.98m | 00:53AM2.03m | 1:32PM1.98m | 1:50AM2.00m | 2:33PM1.99m | 2:52AM1.98m | 3:37PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM0.32m | 5:07AM0.29m | 5:17PM0.36m | 5:49AM0.28m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.29m | 6:54PM0.44m | 7:25AM0.30m | 7:52PM0.47m | 8:23AM0.31m | 8:56PM0.48m | 9:25AM0.29m | 10:04PM0.46m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 14 | NE 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
10 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 48 | 27 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 58 | 44 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 16 | E 6 | N 12 | N 8 | NE 13 | ENE 12 |
17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | ENE 7 | NE 14 | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 16 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 7 | NE 14 | E 11 | N 12 |
10 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 4 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — |
1 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 21 | 142 | 142 | 6 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 66 | 66 | 37 | 5 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 69 | 100 | 69 | 69 | 237 | 69 | 69 | 291 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
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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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