Langs beach surf break

Langs beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 NZST
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Langs beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 3rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 3rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
499
442
295
117
147
226
174
163
157
108
121
213
207
234
207
215
192
161
147
147
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:41AM2.01m
7:11PM2.05m
7:23AM2.02m
7:52PM2.08m
8:03AM2.01m
8:32PM2.09m
8:44AM1.99m
9:12PM2.08m
9:24AM1.95m
9:53PM2.05m
10:04AM1.90m
10:34PM2.00m
10:46AM1.84m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.40m
1:12PM0.26m
1:35AM0.39m
1:51PM0.25m
2:16AM0.38m
2:30PM0.25m
2:57AM0.39m
3:09PM0.28m
3:38AM0.42m
3:48PM0.31m
4:19AM0.46m
4:29PM0.36m
5:02AM0.51m
5:12PM0.41m
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6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
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5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
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Temp °C
17
16
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
18
18
18
18
19
18
17
17
12
11
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
13
15
13
15
16
16
16
17
17
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.1
N
12
0.9
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
1.1
ENE
7
0.1
N
11
1.2
ENE
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
1.1
ENE
8
0.1
N
13
1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
86
18
11
3
94
147
226
174
163
20
11
121
2
207
2
2
2
2
161
4
147
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
7
9
9
6
2
4
4
2
16
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
12
7
7
4
4
2
2
2
12
2
2
9
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
5
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
SE
3
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.5
NNE
5
Energy kJ
97
499
442
295
117
48
2
157
108
213
234
207
215
192
147
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
89
69
89
89
69
69
69
69
89
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
23
69
69
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
9
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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.

Langs beach is 41 km (25 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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