Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.5° 

Langs beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Langs beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE 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 (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This forecast is a long, tough stretch for Langs beach. We’re looking at a 16-day window, but the first week and a half is basically a write-off for any decent surf. There’s a real dry spell from now until the middle of the month, with barely a ripple to speak of.

Honestly, the first few days are a total bust. Monday and Tuesday the 3rd and 4th, we’ve got tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft swells from the ENE with weak energy (26 to 41), and the wind is all cross-off, not doing us any favours. It’s just poor surf conditions. That theme continues right through until the 14th, with most days offering nothing but flat, grovelly waves. The swell energy is almost non-existent, often below 100 (15 to 256), and the wave comment keeps saying "poor surf conditions."

We do get a little pulse on the 5th of August, with a 3ft SE windswell, but it’s got a short period of 7 seconds, and the energy is still weak (118). The wind is offshore in the morning, so it’ll be clean, but it’s just "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Not worth getting excited about.

Then there’s a real gap. From the 6th through the 14th, it’s pretty much all "poor surf conditions" or "very ordinary conditions." The swell stays small, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and it’s just messy. You’d be better off doing something else.

Now, the end of the outlook is where it gets interesting, but it comes with a big caveat. On the 15th of August, the swell really starts to ramp up. Saturday morning the 15th, we’re looking at a 7ft NE swell with a solid 8-second period and strong energy (533). The wind is cross-off and clean. But the comment says it’s "marginal" because it might be too big for the break. By Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft with a very strong energy (893), and the wind and tide are favorable, but that swell is simply too big for this spot. It’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s dicey.

Sunday the 16th keeps that energy going with a 10ft swell (energy 1230), but again, it’s too big for the break. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but this is for big-wave chargers only. The water temperature is about 60°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The very best chance for a decent, manageable wave comes on Monday the 17th of August, in the afternoon. We’ve got a 7ft ENE swell with a 10-second period and very strong energy (790). The wind turns cross-off from the SW, and the comment says "expect very good surf conditions." That’s your standout window. The swell direction (ENE) is a good match for the break’s optimum (NE), and with a 10-second period, you’ll get some proper groundswell lines. The break is listed as "fairly consistent," so there should be enough waves to go around, but it’s a beginner-to-intermediate spot, and 7ft starts to push it for the less experienced. It’s the only real highlight in the whole 16-day run.

For the rest of the second week, it backs off. Tuesday the 18th has a 5ft swell with good energy (530), but it’s "marginal," and the wind is a bit stronger. It’s a drop-off from the day before.

So, to sum it up: you’ve got a long wait for almost nothing, then a big, powerful pulse that’s either too big or just right for a single afternoon. If you’re a confident surfer on a bigger board, circle Monday the 17th afternoon. Otherwise, this is a pretty bleak outlook for Langs beach.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
12
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ENE
12
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ENE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.9
SE
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ESE
7
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11
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7
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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0.8
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4
0.5
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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23
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26
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109
155
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15
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
S
15
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SSE
10
SW
10
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NNW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:14AM1.99m
10:34PM2.13m
10:58AM1.99m
11:16PM2.11m
11:45AM1.99m
00:02AM2.07m
12:36PM1.98m
00:53AM2.03m
1:32PM1.98m
1:50AM2.00m
2:33PM1.99m
2:52AM1.98m
3:37PM2.03m
Low Tide
4:35PM0.32m
5:07AM0.29m
5:17PM0.36m
5:49AM0.28m
6:03PM0.40m
6:34AM0.29m
6:54PM0.44m
7:25AM0.30m
7:52PM0.47m
8:23AM0.31m
8:56PM0.48m
9:25AM0.29m
10:04PM0.46m
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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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