Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.9° C
0.6° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, E swell with 299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 16th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 17th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, pull up a stool. We're looking at the next 16 days for Langs beach, and it's a story of a flat start, a whole lot of wind and chop, and then a serious, heavy finish. There's a gap of nearly nothing for the first few days, so don't rush.

Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th are a total bust. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the wind is all wrong. The water's at 61°F, which is about average for this time of year, but that won't help you.

Friday the 17th morning is a little ray of hope. The swell is only 2 feet from the East, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that's real groundswell, proper energy. The wind is clean and cross-offshore, so the surface will be glassy. It's a small day, but for a longboard, those long-period lines might offer a few fun, clean rides. The energy is moderate (212).

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th stay small, around 2 feet, with that same clean cross-off wind. It's surfable, but ordinary.

Then the wind kicks in. From Monday the 20th through Thursday the 24th, the wind is howling strong from the East and ESE, gusting up to 31 mph. The swell pumps up to 11-12 feet with a 12-second period, and the energy reading goes through the roof – up to 5625 on Friday the 24th morning. That's a massive amount of power. But it's a complete mess for paddle surfing. Strong cross-shore winds and heavy rain make it a kite surfer's dream, not a surfer's. The wave quality is poor.

The standout moment is Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. The swell drops to a still-massive 10 feet, with an 11-second period, and the wind drops to a more manageable 22-25 mph, staying cross-offshore and clean. The report says "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." At 10 feet, this is strictly for experts only. The energy is still huge (2643 on Saturday morning), so it's powerful, heavy, and not for the faint of heart. If you're a charger, this is the best on offer.

Monday the 27th still has solid 7-8 feet of swell with a clean cross-offshore wind. It's a big day, but manageable for strong surfers.

From Tuesday the 28th onward, the swell drops to 4-5 feet, and the wind stays clean. The period drops to 10 seconds, so the energy is fading. It's a nice, clean, average day. The last day, Wednesday the 29th, sees the wind shift onshore, and the swell drops off, so that's the end of the run.

Your best bets are the small, clean groundswell on Friday the 17th, or the big, heavy, expert-only waves on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. The middle of the week is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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N
5
0.8
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5
0.5
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5
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
13
0.5
E
18
0.6
E
17
0.7
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16
0.7
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16
0.6
E
15
0.5
E
14
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14
0.4
ESE
13
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
30
12
9
21
20
9
12
161
207
243
234
172
157
103
63
59
173
109
86
67
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
NW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
W
10
W
10
W
15
SW
10
WSW
15
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5
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10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
25
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25
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25
E
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:55PM2.31m
7:13AM2.19m
7:50PM2.38m
8:09AM2.22m
8:42PM2.42m
9:02AM2.21m
9:33PM2.41m
9:55AM2.18m
10:23PM2.35m
10:46AM2.12m
11:11PM2.26m
11:38AM2.05m
11:59PM2.15m
Low Tide
12:46PM0.07m
1:26AM0.22m
1:43PM0.02m
2:22AM0.15m
2:38PM-0.01m
3:16AM0.10m
3:30PM0.01m
4:08AM0.09m
4:21PM0.06m
4:59AM0.11m
5:12PM0.15m
5:47AM0.16m
6:02PM0.27m
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Feels °C
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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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