
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it’s not a ripper of a run. The first few days are a write-off with tiny swell and some stormy weather – you’re better off leaving the boards in the shed. Things only start to look a little more promising from Wednesday the 10th onwards, and even then, we’re talking small, clean conditions rather than any real grunt.
The water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 62°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We get a bit of a pulse coming in for Wednesday morning, July 10th. The wind is offshore from the South at 12 mph, and we’re looking at a small but clean wave. The swell is coming in from the East at around 3 ft, with a moderate wave energy of (238). It’s not big, but the offshore wind will have things looking tidy. This is about as good as it gets for the first week.
Then things really drop off. The middle of the month is a bit of a sad story. For a solid four days from the 12th to the 15th, we’ve got barely a ripple. Swell heights drop below 2 ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a confirmed blank run for that period, I’m afraid. This kind of flat spell is normal for the area when the swell windows don’t line up.
Now, here’s something a bit different, but don’t get too excited. On the morning of Thursday, July 16th, we get a really long-period groundswell of 15 seconds, pushing in from the East. The energy jumps up to (412), which is strong. However, the wind is onshore from the NNW at 16 mph, making for blown-out conditions. That long period at a beach break like Langs beach will also make it break pretty straight and tricky. This window is really more for the kite surfers if the wind holds. For a paddle surfer, it’s a frustrating combo.
The last few days from the 18th to the 22nd settle back into a familiar pattern: small, clean surf with offshore winds. Swells are between 1 ft and 2 ft from the East, with periods around 12-14 seconds. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling stories about it. The morning of Monday, July 20th sees a little uptick in energy (99) and a clean 2 ft wave with a light cross-offshore breeze. For the patient soul, that’s your quiet session.
Overall, this outlook is a test of patience. We get one decent morning on the 10th, and then it’s a lot of waiting for the next real swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
279 | 294 | 398 | 116 | 225 | 164 | 130 | 127 | 130 | 125 | 196 | 160 | 157 | 125 | 96 | 68 | 68 | 28 | 59 | 40 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:11PM1.87m | 00:30AM2.03m | 1:02PM1.89m | 1:20AM2.02m | 1:57PM1.92m | 2:15AM2.01m | 2:56PM1.97m | 3:14AM2.02m | 3:57PM2.04m | 4:15AM2.05m | 4:58PM2.13m | 5:16AM2.10m | 5:58PM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.45m | 7:05AM0.36m | 7:18PM0.47m | 7:54AM0.34m | 8:13PM0.49m | 8:48AM0.30m | 9:14PM0.48m | 9:46AM0.26m | 10:18PM0.44m | 10:46AM0.20m | 11:23PM0.38m | 11:47AM0.13m | 00:26AM0.30m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
279 | 73 | 398 | 78 | 225 | 164 | 130 | 127 | 130 | 125 | 196 | 160 | 157 | 125 | 96 | 68 | 68 | 28 | 59 | 40 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | N 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | — | N 12 | — | N 10 | E 6 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
69 | — | 10 | 116 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | E 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
10 | — | — | 36 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | E 10 | SSE 5 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 4 |
— | 294 | 69 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 66 | 109 | 35 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 94 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 114 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 46 |
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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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