Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. This forecast is a real slow starter, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. From Tuesday the 8th all the way through to the morning of Wednesday the 23rd of September, the waves are just too small to get excited about. Swell heights are mostly between 0.2 ft and 2 ft, with combined energy readings almost all in the two-digit range (57 at the best, but mostly in the 20s and 30s). That’s weak energy, plain and simple. The wind is often cross-off or clean, which is nice, but there’s just no power in the water. Long-period swells show up on the 10th and 11th (14 seconds), but with only 1.0 ft of height, it’s not doing a thing.
The one and only standout comes much later. On the morning of Wednesday the 23rd of September, we finally get a pulse of energy. Langs beach (Langsbeach) should see a 4 ft swell from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 155 (moderate wave energy), which is the most we’ve seen in the whole 16 days. The wind will be light offshore from the SSW, making for clean, lined-up waves. At 4 ft, it’s still alright for a confident beginner, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly. Still, it’s the best on offer by a long shot. The water temperature is 60°, which is about average for this time of year.
The afternoon on the 23rd drops back off to 3 ft and cross-off wind, so grab that morning window. The crowds at Langs beach can show up sometimes, so get there early if you can.
Other than that one morning, the whole 16 days is a write-off for surfing. It’s a flat spell that just won’t let up. The offshore winds we see on many days would be perfect for kiting, so if you’ve got a kite, that’s where the real action is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:27PM2.08m | 4:50AM1.98m | 5:26PM2.15m | 5:50AM2.04m | 6:21PM2.23m | 6:44AM2.11m | 7:10PM2.28m | 7:34AM2.17m | 7:57PM2.29m | 8:22AM2.20m | 8:41PM2.27m | 9:07AM2.19m | 9:24PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.30m | 11:01PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.25m | 00:01AM0.29m | 12:18PM0.19m | 00:55AM0.20m | 1:11PM0.15m | 1:44AM0.13m | 2:00PM0.13m | 2:29AM0.09m | 2:46PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.09m | 3:31PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNW 5 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 12 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 43 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ESE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 15 | NNE 3 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 9 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | N 13 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | NE 10 | NE 17 | NE 15 | N 6 | NE 13 | SE 8 | NE 16 | NE 13 | NNE 15 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | ESE 7 | ENE 13 | N 16 | E 9 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | E 9 | N 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 37 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 69 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 154 | 154 | 5 | 119 | 119 | 37 | 119 | 140 | 291 | 375 | 398 | 161 |
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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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