Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, N swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looks like we’re in for a tough stretch. The charts are showing a long, quiet period ahead, so let’s get into it.
Right now, and for the next week and a half, there’s just nothing doing. We’ve got a massive gap from the start of the forecast right through until the middle of the second week. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, and it’s all marked as poor surf. You’ll see a little bump of 3 ft on Sunday the 30th of August, but with a fresh 22 mph cross-off wind and a combined energy of 141 (moderate), it’s not going to be any fun. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s normal.
We finally get a sniff of something on Friday the 4th of September. That morning, Langs beach sees a short-period 4 ft swell from the NNW, with a combined energy of 113 (moderate). The period is a weak 5 seconds, so it’s all windswell, and with a gentle cross-onshore, it’s going to be choppy and messy. Not a standout for surfing, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s the only window with any real energy.
The real kicker comes on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning sees a 1 ft swell from the NE, but the period stretches out to a very long 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is clean and cross-off from the SW at 19 mph, and the combined energy is only 36 (weak), so it’s small. But that long period means the waves that do show will have a nice shape, especially for a point or reef. This is the best on offer, but it’s still a long way out and the size is tiny, so don’t get your hopes up too high. It’s a promising but very uncertain option.
The afternoon of the 11th of September shows a similar 2 ft swell from the NE with a 12-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 102 (moderate) and the wind is clean. Again, small, but those few waves will be lined up.
So, the honest truth? There’s nothing to get excited about for well over a week. The only real glimmer of hope is that second weekend, with that long-period groundswell, but it’s a gamble. Keep your eyes on the charts, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 97 | 64 | 74 | 74 | 59 | 44 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 54 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:07AM2.09m | 9:25PM2.20m | 9:50AM2.12m | 10:07PM2.19m | 10:34AM2.12m | 10:51PM2.15m | 11:22AM2.10m | 11:40PM2.09m | 12:14PM2.07m | 00:33AM2.03m | 1:12PM2.03m | 1:33AM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.22m | 3:29PM0.25m | 3:56AM0.19m | 4:11PM0.27m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:21AM0.21m | 5:44PM0.36m | 6:10AM0.25m | 6:38PM0.41m | 7:05AM0.29m | 7:39PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 11 | N 4 |
| kJ | 97 | 64 | 74 | 74 | 59 | 44 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 29 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | ENE 10 | N 11 | NNW 3 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | N 5 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 5 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 35 | 37 | 30 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 39 | 54 | 3 | — | — | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 22 | 70 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 66 | 374 | 161 | 315 | 237 | 398 | 398 | 398 | 175 | 26 | 26 | 140 | 5 |
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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).
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