Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week or so is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The only real window comes much later, and it’s a big one. Hang tight.

We start off on Tuesday, July 28, at Langs beach. The swell is tiny, only about 2ft from the east, with a long period of 13 seconds. It’s a groundswell but the energy is weak, just 126. The wind is a light offshore from the south, so the surface is clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The water temp is 60°F, which is about 0.5°F warmer than normal, so pretty average for this time of year. The setup is a beach break, so with that long period, waves might break a bit straight and be hard to line up. It’s a beginner spot, and with crowds only sometimes, you might have it quiet, but there’s barely anything to ride.

The rest of that week and into the start of August stays weak. Wednesday the 29th sees a slight bump in swell to 3ft, but the wind turns cross-on from the north-northeast, making it choppy. Thursday and Friday get worse, with onshore winds and a short, weak swell. The combined energy drops into the low hundreds, and scores are low. This is a real flat spell.

Saturday the 1st of August is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 1ft but it’s from the northeast with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is a paltry 86, so it’s barely surfable. The same goes for Sunday morning, with a 1ft wave from the northeast and an offshore wind. Clean, but pathetic.

Monday the 3rd offers a slight pulse. Morning sees a 4ft swell from the southeast, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s weak and lumpy. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean, but the energy is still only 123. Tuesday the 4th is back to small, weak waves.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Wednesday the 5th through to Sunday the 9th of August, the surf is almost non-existent. Swell heights hover around 0.3ft to 2ft with very low energy. The wind gets strong, with a near gale on the 9th. This is a total washout for paddle surfing. The setup at Langs beach is a beach break, and with this much wind and small, weak swell, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a surfboard. You’d be better off staying home.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th of August starts to show some life. By the afternoon, a 5ft swell from the north-northeast rolls in with a period of 11 seconds and strong energy reading 632. The wind is a stiff cross-off from the east-southeast, so it’s clean, but it’s a fresh breeze. The guidance calls it marginal, but it’s a sign of things to come.

Tuesday the 11th of August is a big step up. The swell jumps to 7ft in the morning, and 8ft by the afternoon, still from the north-northeast, with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is massive, with readings of 1233 and 1259. The wind is a strong cross-off, so it’s clean but windy. This is powerful, and at that size, it’s getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone. It’s a groundswell, and with that long period, it’s going to be fat and heaving at the beach break. It’s a standout for the bigger, more experienced crew.

But the real standout is Wednesday the 12th of August. This is the day. The morning brings a solid 10ft swell from the northeast, with a period of 13 seconds and a whopping 2852 in combined energy. The wind is a light offshore from the south, so it’s glassy and clean. By the afternoon, it’s 10ft from the east-northeast, with energy spiking to 4741. The wind is a light cross-off.

This is a serious swell. At 10ft, it’s only for experts. The break is a beach, and with that long period, the waves will be powerful and could break straight, making it tricky. But with that offshore wind and that much energy, it’s going to be a session to remember for those who can handle it. The tide and wind are favorable, but the swell is borderline too big for this spot. If you’re an expert, this is the best window of the whole forecast. If you’re not, stay well clear.

Overall, a flat first week and a half, then a massive pulse that’s only for the brave. The best is on the 12th, but it’s a beast.

Rusty.

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