
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Oct 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 51 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 44 | 35 | 23 | 46 | 45 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 46 | 143 | 795 | 106 | 61 | 43 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:46PM2.17m | 8:14AM2.14m | 8:30PM2.17m | 8:58AM2.17m | 9:12PM2.15m | 9:40AM2.17m | 9:54PM2.10m | 10:21AM2.15m | 10:35PM2.04m | 11:03AM2.09m | 11:16PM1.97m | 11:45AM2.02m | 11:59PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18AM0.15m | 2:38PM0.24m | 3:00AM0.14m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:41AM0.15m | 4:05PM0.28m | 4:20AM0.19m | 4:46PM0.33m | 5:00AM0.25m | 5:28PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.33m | 6:11PM0.47m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
51 | 51 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 44 | 35 | 23 | 46 | 45 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 45 | 46 | 462 | 106 | 61 | 43 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 5 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | E 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 |
2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | N 10 | — | E 6 | NNE 10 | SE 7 | E 6 | N 4 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | — | NE 15 | — | NE 14 | NE 14 | N 19 |
11 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 3 | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | SSW 3 |
4 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 40 | 46 | 143 | 795 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 175 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 398 | 46 | 5 | 5 | 230 | 9 | 140 |
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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.
Langs beach is 41 km (25 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










