Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Langs Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the outlook is a bit of a slow burn, with a few ups and downs, but nothing that’ll have you phoning in sick for work. There’s a gap right at the start, so we’re kicking off the first real recommendation on Thursday, 13 August.

Thursday morning, 13 August is where it starts. Langs Beach is an exposed beach break, and we’ve got a NE swell coming in at 5ft with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 214. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, keeping things pretty clean. The water temp is 59°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual. It’s a fair start for a beginner-friendly break, but the short period means the waves won’t have much push. Expect a few waves, but it’s not going to be a standout.

Thursday afternoon drops off a bit. The swell dips to 4ft, still from the NE, but the wind goes glassy from the N at 3 mph. The energy drops to 140. It’s surfable, but the conditions are only ordinary. Friday morning sees a smaller 3ft NE swell with glassy ESE wind at 3 mph, and the energy is weak at 98. Friday afternoon picks up a little with a 3ft NE swell but a longer period of 10 seconds, giving energy of 148. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. It’s clean, but not inspiring.

Saturday and Sunday, 15-16 August are a write-off. Strong cross-off winds from the SSW at 12-16 mph and small, weak swells—2ft to 3ft. The energy is poor, and the conditions are terrible. Save your energy.

Monday morning, 17 August is the one true standout in the entire forecast. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy fires up to 627—moderate-to-strong. The wind is offshore from the SSW at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean and blown out nicely. This is for the more experienced crew; 6ft can get a bit much for beginners. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit walled up, but the offshore wind will make it worthwhile. Monday afternoon drops off quickly to 3ft and poor conditions.

Tuesday through Thursday, 18-20 August are flat to tiny. Swells of 0.7ft to 2ft with weak energy. Glassy mornings, but nothing to ride. Friday, 21 August through Tuesday, 25 August are also poor—tiny swells, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and energy below 100 for most of it. There’s a long gap here with no decent surf.

Thursday morning, 27 August brings a bit of life back. A 5ft NNE swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, giving energy of 138. The wind is a light cross-off from the SW, so it’s clean. It’s surfable, but the short period means it’ll be crumbly. Friday morning, 28 August has a 4ft NNW swell with a 4-second period—very weak energy at 120—and glassy WSW wind. Again, it’s clean but small and weak.

All up, the best window is Monday morning, 17 August with the 6ft SE swell and offshore wind. Get in the water then. Everything else is pretty ordinary or flat. No standouts beyond that.

Rusty.

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