Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got to be straight with you. Looking at the 16-day window for our area, it's a pretty bleak run. There's a brief window of hope, but for the most part, you're better off keeping the boards in the shed.
Alright, let's start with the only real standout. Monday morning, the 17th of August, is where it's at. Head to Langs beach. The data shows a 6-foot east swell, with a 9-second period, and a solid 16 mph south wind blowing straight offshore. The combined energy is sitting at 517 (moderate wave energy), and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it's a great chance to get out there for a wave. The water temp is a pretty normal 59°, no big surprises there.
Monday afternoon, the swell drops to 5 feet from the ESE, wind goes cross-off, and the energy is still decent at 445, but it's a step down in quality. Then from Tuesday the 18th, it's a slow fade. The swell drops under 3 feet, the energy weakens, and the conditions are very ordinary. Tuesday morning has a weak 2-foot swell, 86 energy, and a cross-off breeze. The rest of the week is dominated by tiny, weak swells, with poor surf conditions most days.
There's a big gap of nothingness from the 19th to the 21st, with barely any swell. Then from the 22nd of August onward, the swell direction flips around to the west and north, but the period is short, the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. The 30th of August has a pulse of 5 to 5 feet from the NNW, but it's a short period 6-second swell, driven by onshore winds, making it messy and blown out. The final day, the 31st, has a cross-off wind but a tiny, weak swell.
In short, if you're a beginner, the Monday the 17th morning is your best and only real shot. For the rest of us, it's a long wait for something that never really arrives. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 33 | 517 | 442 | 119 | 81 | 59 | 24 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:54PM2.30m | 10:20AM2.15m | 10:39PM2.21m | 11:07AM2.08m | 11:24PM2.09m | 11:53AM2.00m | 00:09AM1.97m | 12:42PM1.91m | 00:57AM1.86m | 1:33PM1.83m | 1:48AM1.77m | 2:28PM1.78m | 2:43AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.11m | 4:44PM0.20m | 5:12AM0.17m | 5:30PM0.31m | 5:56AM0.26m | 6:17PM0.42m | 6:41AM0.35m | 7:05PM0.53m | 7:28AM0.44m | 7:56PM0.61m | 8:19AM0.51m | 8:52PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 14 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 86 | 33 | 517 | 442 | 119 | 81 | 59 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | N 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 12 | N 10 | — | N 9 | NNW 3 | N 4 | E 12 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 14 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 16 | E 12 | E 13 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | E 13 | N 16 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 11 | 165 | 54 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 46 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 114 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 9 | 37 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 69 | 398 | 161 | 398 | 398 | 307 |
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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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