Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty lean stretch ahead. The first few days have some small, clean swell but nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping. The real kicker is the long period, which is a double-edged sword – it means the waves have some decent energy behind them, but for a spot like Langs beach, that long period groundswell can be a bit tricky, often breaking too straight. The combined swell energy is only moderate (294), so don’t expect much push.

Friday July 17th morning is the pick of the early bunch. We’ve got a clean 2ft easterly swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off, so the surface will be clean. It’s small, but it’s the best on offer for a beginner to get out there. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

After that, it drops off hard. From Saturday afternoon right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with combined energy readings mostly under 100 – some days as low as 7. There’s a stretch from July 20th to July 27th where the surf is basically non-existent. The wind is often okay, but there’s just no swell to work with. A few mornings have an offshore wind, but with wave heights of 0.7ft to 1.0ft, you’d be better off on a paddleboard.

Saturday July 25th sees a pulse of 3ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the north with a moderate cross-shore chop. The combined energy is moderate (106), but the quality is poor. Honestly, with that cross-shore wind, it looks more like a kite session than a surf.

Thursday July 31st morning brings another small spike – 4ft from the NNW, but again, it’s short period (5 seconds) and messy. The combined energy is moderate (132), but it’s not going to be pretty.

The only faint glimmer in the second week is Saturday August 1st morning. A clean 1.0ft from the NE with a very long 16-second period. The light offshore wind makes it glassy, but you’ll be hunting for a ripple. It’s a long way out, so don’t hold your breath.

To sum it up: Friday morning July 17th is your best bet. Everything else is a write-off until at least the end of the month, and even then, it’s touch and go. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a quiet period for Langs beach.

Rusty.

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