Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.4°C
0.7° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Langs beach over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya—it’s a pretty bleak run for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf and dodgy conditions right through the first week and beyond. The only light at the end of the tunnel shows up way out on the 17th of September.

Right now, through to the 7th of September, it’s all small stuff—like 0.7 ft to 2 ft—with mostly cross-off or onshore winds keeping things messy. Not worth wetting a wetsuit for. The water temp is sittin’ around 59°F , which is about average for the time of year, so at least it’s not a shock to the system.

Then on Monday the 7th, we get a bit of a pulse—swell jumps to 6 ft from the N, but with a weak period of 6 seconds and moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s just a choppy, blown-out mess. The combined energy hits 305 (moderate), but don’t get excited—the conditions are poor. That afternoon it drops a notch to 6 ft NNW, still ugly with a cross wind.

We roll through the 8th with a bit of a cleaner look—cross-off winds and 3 ft N swell on Tuesday morning, but it’s ordinary. Energy’s weak (107). Not a standout.

Then… nothing. From the 9th right through to the 16th, we’re stuck in a hole. Swell barely cracks 1 ft most days, with energy values mostly in the teens or 30s—that’s real weak, folks. We’re talkin’ days of flatness or ankle-biters. The wind’s often cross-off but there’s just no swell to work with.

Finally, on the 17th of September—Thursday morning—the ocean wakes up. We get a 7 ft N swell with an 8-second period, and the energy barrels up to 584 (strong). Problem is, the wind is still cross, so it’s messy. But that afternoon? That’s where it’s at. Swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft N, period stays at 8 seconds, and the wind swings to a clean cross-off from the SW at 9 mph. The energy is still strong at 404. This is the one window that looks genuinely surfable. The setup is a beach break, so with that N swell and clean wind, it should offer some fun peaks. It’s not a world-beater, but after two weeks of nothing, it’s the best we’ve got.

Friday the 18th morning starts out glassy—NNE wind at 3 mph, 4 ft N swell, period 8 seconds, energy 189 (moderate). Looks clean but a bit weak. By afternoon, the onshore kicks in and ruins it.

After that, it’s back to tiny, windy leftovers through the 19th and 20th. The final Sunday the 20th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy sea.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 17th of September afternoon at Langs. That’s your best shot for a paddle. The rest of the 16 days is a dust storm. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:33AM1.97m
2:16PM2.01m
2:38AM1.93m
3:22PM2.03m
3:45AM1.93m
4:27PM2.08m
4:50AM1.98m
5:26PM2.15m
5:50AM2.04m
6:21PM2.23m
6:44AM2.11m
7:10PM2.28m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.46m
8:06AM0.32m
8:46PM0.48m
9:12AM0.33m
9:55PM0.45m
10:18AM0.30m
11:01PM0.38m
11:21AM0.25m
00:01AM0.29m
12:18PM0.19m
00:55AM0.20m
1:11PM0.15m
1:44AM0.13m
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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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