Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at the next couple of weeks on the Central Coast. I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a grim outlook. The model is basically showing a big fat gap of nothing worth paddling for, starting now and going all the way through to the end of the month. We’re talking a solid week and a half of flat, weak dribble. The first few days see only tiny bumps of 0.3ft to 0.7ft from the NE, with periods that are all over the place, but the energy is pathetic – the combined swell energy is just a measly 10 to 15 on Monday the 24th. Onshore winds are going to mess it up anyway, so don’t even bother.
Finally, on Saturday the 29th, we get a sniff of something. The morning at Langs Beach shows a tiny 3ft swell from the NE, but the real problem is the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. The energy is still low at 89, and the wind is a light WSW cross-off, which cleans it up a bit. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and honestly, that’s being generous. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still a poor option. The afternoon gets messy with a 4ft NNE swell, but the wind swings onshore and the period stays short, so it’s blown out.
The rest of the first week of September is a write-off. We see a few days with 1ft to 2ft from the NE, but the wind is either cross-off or cross, and the energy is gutless, never getting above 64. Crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Langs, but honestly, with this quality, you’ll have the place to yourself. The whole period is a bust. The waves are too small and weak to be any fun, and the wind is never right. If you’re a kite surfer, the windier afternoons might look more interesting than a paddle session, because there’s nothing for a surfboard to work with.
This is a classic blank run for this area, so don’t lose hope. It tends not to stay this poor for long. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | N 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 36 | 68 | 143 | 57 | 134 | 98 | 64 | 82 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:23PM1.78m | 4:36AM1.72m | 5:15PM1.84m | 5:28AM1.77m | 6:03PM1.92m | 6:16AM1.83m | 6:46PM2.00m | 7:01AM1.91m | 7:27PM2.08m | 7:43AM1.98m | 8:06PM2.14m | 8:25AM2.04m | 8:45PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.54m | 10:48PM0.66m | 11:05AM0.50m | 11:42PM0.60m | 11:56AM0.44m | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:42PM0.38m | 1:15AM0.43m | 1:25PM0.32m | 1:57AM0.35m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:37AM0.27m | 2:48PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NE 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 3 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 57 | 134 | 98 | 64 | 82 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 15 | N 6 | E 13 | NE 10 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 37 | 27 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | E 12 | — | N 12 | — | N 14 | — | N 10 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SW 2 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | WNW 3 | W 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 36 | 68 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 398 | 214 | 69 | 237 | 69 | 398 | 93 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 5 |
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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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