Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it—this stretch of coast is looking pretty average for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a few windows where it might be worth getting wet, but don’t go clearing your calendar.

The first real chance to paddle out is Monday, August 10th. The swell is up to 6ft, but it’s coming from the north, which is a bit off for Langs beach. The energy is moderate (382), but the winds are glassy in the morning and light cross-off in the arvo, so it should be clean. It’s not epic, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The water temp is 60°, which is about normal for this time of year, so a decent wetsuit is your friend.

Tuesday the 11th sees similar size, 6ft from the NNE, but the easterly cross-shore breeze messes it up. It’ll be lumpy and cross-chop, so I’d give it a miss unless you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 12th is a better bet. Swell drops slightly to 4ft from the NNE, and we get a clean cross-off breeze in the morning. The energy is still moderate (283). It’s not going to be a day of barrels, but it’ll be fun, clean, and you won’t be fighting the wind. Thursday the 13th is also worth a look—4ft from the NE with glassy conditions in the morning. Definitely the pick of the first week.

Now, the second week. After the 13th, things get a bit messy. The swell stays around 4ft from the NE, but the winds are all over the place. Friday the 14th has a moderate cross-off breeze, but the energy drops off. Saturday the 15th has a light cross-onshore, which will put a bit of chop on it. The 16th has rain showers and a moderate cross-off, but it’s still nothing special.

The forecast gets quieter after that. From the 17th onwards, we’re looking at smaller swell, 3ft or less, with onshore or cross-shore winds. The 19th and 20th have offshore winds and clean conditions, but the waves are tiny—1ft to 2ft. It’s a long way from good.

So, the standout is Monday the 10th for the size, but for the best combination of clean waves and decent conditions, I’d point you to Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th. They’re the true standouts. The rest is just watching the horizon.

Langs beach is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the bigger swells around 6ft, it might be a bit much for the learners. Over 8ft and it’s expert-only, but we’re not seeing that. The period is mostly in the 8-9 second range, which is a bit short, and the north swell direction isn't ideal for this break. It’s not going to be firing on all cylinders.

There’s a real gap in the middle of the second week with nothing worth chasing. But it tends not to stay poor for long around here, and the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

That’s the picture. Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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