Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.2° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with N 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 (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at a pretty grim stretch of days ahead for Langs Beach. Honestly, I’ve seen this spot go flat, but this run is a proper desert.

We’ve got a long, long gap with no real surf on offer. The first record kicks off Friday the 21st of August, but the swell is tiny, barely 1 feet, and the wind is cross-off. It’s clean, but honestly, it’s too small to get excited about.

That dead period carries right through the following week. The swell stays under 1 foot, the period is short, and the combined wave energy is pathetic – barely hitting double digits most days. It’s the kind of stuff where you’re just floating around, not surfing. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

We finally get a little bump around the 29th of August, Saturday into Sunday. The swell tries to push up to 4 feet, then 5 feet, but it’s all wind swell with a period of only 5 to 6 seconds. The energy climbs to 156 on the Saturday afternoon, which is moderate, but the wind is onshore, straight out of the north. That’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Not worth the paddle.

The 30th and 31st of August clean up a bit as the wind swings cross-off from the southwest, and the swell drops back to 2 feet to 3 feet. The period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a bit better, and the energy sits around 72 to 127. It’s rideable, but it’s not a standout. It’s just barely surfable waves with very ordinary conditions.

The best of the whole outlook, if you can call it that, falls on the 1st and 2nd of September. You’ve got a consistent 3-foot swell from the NE, a 10-second period, and moderate energy around 164. The wind is cross or cross-off, keeping things semi-clean. But it’s still small, and the waves are going to be weak. For a real surfer, it’s a tease.

After that, it fades again. The 5th of September, Saturday morning, you get a tiny 1-foot swell with a clean cross-off breeze, and the energy is 77. It’s surfable, but barely. The afternoon turns onshore, and it’s over.

So, what’s the call? There’s no true standout here. The only period that even looks like a session is the 1st and 2nd of September, but it’s small, and it’s not going to blow anyone’s mind. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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9
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9
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NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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35
16
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25
17
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Wind (km/h)
15
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10
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10
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10
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20
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High Tide
1:48AM1.77m
2:28PM1.78m
2:43AM1.72m
3:26PM1.76m
3:40AM1.70m
4:23PM1.78m
4:36AM1.72m
5:15PM1.84m
5:28AM1.77m
6:03PM1.92m
6:16AM1.83m
6:46PM2.00m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.61m
8:19AM0.51m
8:52PM0.67m
9:14AM0.54m
9:51PM0.69m
10:11AM0.54m
10:48PM0.66m
11:05AM0.50m
11:42PM0.60m
11:56AM0.44m
00:31AM0.52m
12:42PM0.38m
1:15AM0.43m
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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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