
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with 597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE 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 0.8m 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a tough one to call. There's a bit of a wait for any real action, but once it turns on, it's got some serious potential.
The first few days at Langs Beach are a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday this week are flat, with tiny 0.7ft to 3ft slop and messy winds. Thursday through the weekend is nothing but small, weak, and onshore junk. You're looking at a long, dry spell until the following Monday.
The real story starts to build on Monday the 10th of August. We’ve got a new northerly swell pushing in. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 218 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and early morning sees a light south-southeast wind, making it clean. The swell is 4ft from the north, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and lack punch. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The afternoon goes to hell with a 28 mph southeasterly, so get your session in early.
The standout is Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell builds to 6ft from the north-northeast, with a stronger combined energy of 620 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The period is still short at 9 seconds, but both morning and afternoon have a solid cross-off wind from the east-southeast. This is the biggest and most powerful window of the whole forecast. It’s a bit tricky for beginners, though—6ft with that short period can be a handful. For the experienced crew, this is the day to circle.
Wednesday the 12th drops back to 5ft, but the wind goes cross and then cross-on, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth it.
Then, Thursday the 13th of August is a hidden gem. It’s only 4ft, but the wind is dead calm and glassy in the morning, shifting to a light cross-off in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate at 277 (combined energy of all swells directed here). For a clean, fun session without the crowd, this is your pick. The water temp is about 60°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is fine.
After that, the swell fades fast. Friday the 14th has small 2ft waves with a clean offshore wind, but it’s a shadow of the mid-week action. From Saturday the 15th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak surf for the rest of the 16-day window. The last week is a flat, barren stretch.
So, to sum it up: the whole first week is a bust. The best on offer is Tuesday the 11th of August for the biggest swell, and Thursday the 13th of August for the cleanest, most enjoyable conditions. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 16 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 23 | 13 | 68 | 37 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 57 | 86 | 104 | 117 | 212 | 264 | 432 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:57AM1.99m | 4:41PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:30AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.40m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 41 | 39 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 14 | NE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 12 |
6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 117 | 212 | 264 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 3 | NE 16 | E 6 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 12 |
15 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | N 13 | NE 10 | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | NE 12 | — |
12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | ESE 7 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | NNE 8 |
10 | 16 | 14 | 68 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 18 | 57 | 86 | 104 | — | 18 | 52 | 432 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 22 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 69 | 100 | 69 | 69 | 161 | 69 | 69 | 237 | 69 | 46 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 66 | 100 |
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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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