Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Langs Beach.
Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a pretty grim 16-day outlook here with very little to get excited about. The swell is small for the vast majority of the period, and when it does show a pulse, the wind and conditions just aren’t lining up. The first few days into early September are a write-off – poor surf, scrappy little waves, and a persistent cross-off breeze that’s not doing us any favours.
From the 4th into the 5th, we see a brief blip of energy – tiny 3ft NNE swell on Friday morning with a very short period of 4 seconds, so it’s weak and messy. The combined energy is only 56 (weak). Not worth paddling out for. Saturday is even smaller – 1ft from the north with no power.
Things stay flat and generally ordinary right through until around the 8th of September. That Tuesday morning we get a jump in size with a 5ft NNW swell, period of 7 seconds, and combined energy of 319 (moderate). Sounds promising, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore and the conditions are described as poor. It’s messy and lumpy – not the clean, lined-up surf we’re after.
The only real standout window – and I mean *only* – is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. We’ve got 6ft of north swell, period of 7 seconds, combined energy of 297 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the WSW at 25 km/h, and the wave comment says *marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions* – but it’s clean. That’s the closest we get to a looker, but honestly, 6ft on a beach break like Langs with that period can be a bit dumpy and hard to handle if you’re not on your game. Might be a bit much for beginners. The bigger swell and persistent cross-off wind actually make this setup look more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.
After that, it’s back to a long, flat gap. From the 11th right through to the end of the period on the 14th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells – nothing over 3ft, most days below 2ft, and the combined energy is barely registering (under 100). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.
You won’t need your wetsuit for any sessions worth writing home about. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Thursday the 10th – but don’t hold your breath.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 338 | 138 | 99 | 65 | 74 | 73 | 59 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:45PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.09m | 9:25PM2.20m | 9:50AM2.12m | 10:07PM2.19m | 10:34AM2.12m | 10:51PM2.15m | 11:22AM2.10m | 11:40PM2.09m | 12:14PM2.07m | 00:33AM2.03m | 1:12PM2.03m | 1:33AM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.22m | 3:29PM0.25m | 3:56AM0.19m | 4:11PM0.27m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:21AM0.21m | 5:44PM0.36m | 6:10AM0.25m | 6:38PM0.41m | 7:05AM0.29m | 7:39PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 338 | 138 | 99 | 65 | 74 | 73 | 59 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 6 | N 12 | N 12 | ENE 10 | N 11 | NNW 4 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 20 | 22 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | N 11 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | 29 | 71 | 40 | 24 | 32 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 140 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 140 | 398 | 315 | 398 | 37 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 66 | 166 |
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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).
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