Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, N swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, look, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead for Langs Beach. We’ve got a solid 16-day window in front of us, but the first week and a half is mostly a write-off. There’s barely a ripple worth paddling for until we get into September, and even then it’s not exactly lighting up.
The outlook starts on Thursday the 20th of August, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. You get a glassy, 2ft easterly swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy is super weak (57). The water’s sitting at 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. It’s surfable, but very ordinary – not worth rushing for. After that, we hit a massive dead zone. From Friday the 21st right through to Sunday the 30th of August, it’s just weak, choppy, or tiny dribble. You’ll see a spike on Friday the 28th of August with a 8ft onshore northerly, but it’s accompanied by 15 mph onshore winds and a short, messy 7-second period. The energy jumps up (483), but that’s just a raw, blown-out mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
We finally get a little glimmer on Monday the 1st of September. Tuesday morning, the 1st, sees a 2ft NE swell with a 10-second period, and crucially, the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (105) and conditions are clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s the first proper surfable window. Then on Wednesday the 2nd, the afternoon gets a bit of a boost – a 6ft northerly swell comes in, but the period is short at 6 seconds and the wind is a stiff 19 mph cross-offshore. That’s a lot of wind for a 6ft wave, and it’ll be lumpy, but for a strong paddler it might be the best of a bad bunch. Then Thursday the 3rd of September morning is promising: 3ft from the north, 7-second period, light offshore SSW wind at 6 mph, and clean. The energy is moderate (145). It’s still not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only day with a genuine offshore and some height.
The overall standout? I’d have to say Thursday the 3rd of September morning. The glassy conditions on the 3rd afternoon are also nice, with 3ft and a glassy southeasterly, but the morning has that light offshore which just makes it feel more proper. It’s a small, clean day for the skilled surfer who doesn’t need a lot of power. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few locals out, but it won’t be a zoo.
For the size: anything over 5ft is getting too much for beginners, and that 8ft day on the 28th of August is only for experts. But honestly, the wind ruins that one anyway.
So, there you have it. A long dry spell, then a few days in early September that might just save the week. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath for the first ten days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | NNW 4 |
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55 | 36 | 50 | 28 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 00:57AM1.86m | 1:33PM1.83m | 1:48AM1.77m | 2:28PM1.78m | 2:43AM1.72m | 3:26PM1.76m | 3:40AM1.70m | 4:23PM1.78m | 4:36AM1.72m | 5:15PM1.84m | 5:28AM1.77m | 6:03PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.53m | 7:28AM0.44m | 7:56PM0.61m | 8:19AM0.51m | 8:52PM0.67m | 9:14AM0.54m | 9:51PM0.69m | 10:11AM0.54m | 10:48PM0.66m | 11:05AM0.50m | 11:42PM0.60m | 11:56AM0.44m | 00:31AM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 14 | E 13 | E 13 | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
55 | 36 | 50 | 28 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 16 | — | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | N 10 | E 10 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 14 | E 14 | E 7 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | WSW 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 2 | NNW 2 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 237 | 398 | 398 | 413 | 26 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 69 | 69 | 161 | 69 |
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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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