
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, E swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, pull up a stump, ’cause I’ve been staring at the charts for Langs beach and I gotta say… it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The next week and a half looks like a whole lot of nothing for anyone who wants to actually paddle into something. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a full winter suit just yet.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Thursday the 17th of July. That morning, we see a bump of east swell at 2ft with a super long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy measures 295 (moderate), so there’s some push behind it. The wind is cross-off from the WSW at 6 mph, keeping things reasonably clean. It’s a small, glassy line-up, but that long period means it’ll likely wrap in better than the size suggests. Friday afternoon shows a bit more wind (12 mph) and the quality drops, so the morning is your window.
Saturday the 18th offers 2ft of east swell with a 15-second period, but the energy is lower (167) and the morning is the only call with light cross-off winds. The rest of the week through to the 28th of July is grim – tiny swells, poor conditions, and hardly any energy worth mentioning. There’s a whole stretch from the 20th to the 27th where the swell barely hits 1ft and the period is short, with combined energy below 35. That’s a long, flat run.
Now, here’s the standout – and it’s a big “if” because it’s far out. On Wednesday the 29th of July, the morning session shows a 5ft north swell with a 6-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 210 (moderate). That’s the biggest, cleanest surf of the whole outlook. It’s punchy, but that short period means it’ll be a bit quick and fat on the take-off. The morning is an absolute gem for the experienced surfer, but by the afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and the quality nose-dives. The Thursday morning after that jumps to 8ft from the north, but with a cross-on wind and energy over 900 (strong), that’s expert territory only – and it’s messy.
So, if you’re a beginner, I’d honestly give the whole 16 days a miss. For the rest of us, Friday the 17th morning is the real sweet spot for a clean, long-period grind. The 29th morning is the one to mark on the calendar, but treat it as a promising idea rather than a certainty at this range. The crowds can show up at Langs sometimes, so you might have some company on those rare good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 6 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 12 | 168 | 283 | 264 | 234 | 163 | 155 | 102 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:42PM2.42m | 9:02AM2.21m | 9:33PM2.41m | 9:55AM2.18m | 10:23PM2.35m | 10:46AM2.12m | 11:11PM2.26m | 11:38AM2.05m | 11:59PM2.15m | 12:29PM1.97m | 00:47AM2.02m | 1:22PM1.90m | 1:37AM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM-0.01m | 3:16AM0.10m | 3:30PM0.01m | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:21PM0.06m | 4:59AM0.11m | 5:12PM0.15m | 5:47AM0.16m | 6:02PM0.27m | 6:35AM0.24m | 6:52PM0.38m | 7:23AM0.32m | 7:43PM0.49m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | N 7 | E 6 | ESE 5 |
9 | 12 | 168 | 283 | 264 | 234 | 163 | 155 | 102 | 64 | 56 | 57 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 11 | N 7 | N 7 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 10 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 |
14 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 2 | SW 2 | — | — | W 2 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 2 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 146 | 26 | 85 | 37 | 161 |
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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.
Langs beach is 41 km (25 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










