Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
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 coming up for Langs beach.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. There’s basically nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of the first week of September. The first few days are all tiny, with swell heights barely hitting 0.7ft and combined wave energy sitting in the low teens (10-13). It’s clean, but there’s just no power. You’ll be bobbing around doing nothing.
A bit of a pulse shows up around Friday the 28th of August, but it’s onshore, short period (4-5 seconds), and the energy is still weak (37-64). Not your friend. Through the weekend and into the start of the week, the swell fills in a bit more, hitting 3ft to 4ft, with the energy climbing into the moderate range (127-154). The wind shifts offshore for a lot of that time, especially the mornings, so it’ll be clean. But the quality is still marked as poor, so it’s not going to be great.
The first real sign of life comes on Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell holds around 3ft from the NE with a 10-second period, and the energy is solid moderate (138-140). The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. The description finally says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is better than "poor." It’s a start.
Then we hit a bit of a dry patch mid-week, with the energy dropping and winds turning messy. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th offer a slight bump, especially Friday with a 3ft E swell and cross-offshore winds, giving clean conditions. The energy is moderate (74-104).
Now, listen up, because this is the standout. Sunday the 6th of September is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the NNE with a short 6-second period, but the energy is strong (200) and the wind is glassy. The report says "expect good surf conditions." This is your best bet for the whole outlook. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and has some push. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Monday the 7th of September is even bigger in the morning, with a 6ft swell from the NNE, 7-second period, and the energy jumps right up to very strong (512). The wind is glassy. The model says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the big one. But be aware – that short period (7 seconds) and the size over 5ft means it might be a bit much for beginners, and the long gaps between sets could make it tricky for some. It's best for the crew who know what they're doing. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.
After that, things drop off again on Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of September, with smaller, weaker swell and cross-onshore winds, so the window closes.
Bottom line: The best session is the morning of Monday the 7th of September. Sunday the 6th of September morning is a solid backup. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a waiting game with only a few average windows.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | N 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
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4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 59 | 65 | 149 | 140 | 120 | 103 | 126 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:36AM1.72m | 5:15PM1.84m | 5:28AM1.77m | 6:03PM1.92m | 6:16AM1.83m | 6:46PM2.00m | 7:01AM1.91m | 7:27PM2.08m | 7:43AM1.98m | 8:06PM2.14m | 8:25AM2.04m | 8:45PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM0.66m | 11:05AM0.50m | 11:42PM0.60m | 11:56AM0.44m | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:42PM0.38m | 1:15AM0.43m | 1:25PM0.32m | 1:57AM0.35m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:37AM0.27m | 2:48PM0.25m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 10 | NE 9 | SE 5 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 149 | 140 | 120 | 103 | 126 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 11 | NE 8 | N 11 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 13 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNW 5 | E 12 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 50 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | N 14 | — | N 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | N 12 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | E 5 | E 13 | E 6 | E 12 | — |
— | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WNW 2 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | 30 | 59 | 65 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 237 | 214 | 69 | 89 | 69 | 69 | 237 | 5 | 69 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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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