Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
16.1° C
0.8° 

Langs beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Langs beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, E swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with E 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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 16th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Langs beach over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, we’re in for a pretty flat spell to start. The first week is a write-off for anything decent. There’s a tiny bit of energy on the morning of the 12th with 2ft of east swell, but it’s weak and the wind is a bit messy. The next several days are just full of poor surf conditions and very low energy, so don’t bother getting excited until we get past that first week.

The real story is the second week. The standout is a solid pulse of east swell arriving on the 21st of July. Monday morning we’re looking at a chunky 13ft swell from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is massive (2970). That’s a big surf day, but it’s actually too big for this break – it’s only for the experts. The wind is cross-off and clean, but the sheer size will be intimidating. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 16ft (5917), so if you’re not a seasoned charger, sit this one out.

The following days on the 22nd and 23rd are still big, with 8ft and 8ft from the east, but the reports flag it as marginal. The wind stays clean and cross-off, but the conditions are questionable for a nice ride. It’s a lot of water moving around, and the long period groundswell (over 11 seconds) will make it better suited for a point or reef, not a beach break.

Crowds are sometimes a factor at Langs beach, but with this size, it’ll be quiet. The water temperature is running about 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

So, the call is: the first week is a total dud, save your energy. The second week has size, but it’s a serious, expert-only window. The 21st is the biggest day, but it’s a beast. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
N
4
0.9
N
4
1.1
N
5
1.3
NNW
5
0.4
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5
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
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11
0.2
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11
0.2
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15
0.5
E
18
0.6
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16
0.7
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16
0.7
E
15
0.6
E
15
0.6
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15
0.5
E
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
83
42
15
14
28
56
91
9
9
22
20
9
17
155
183
231
225
167
167
104
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
E
20
NE
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
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5
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5
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5
WSW
15
SW
10
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10
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15
SW
10
W
10
WSW
10
S
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:58PM2.13m
5:16AM2.10m
5:58PM2.22m
6:16AM2.15m
6:55PM2.31m
7:13AM2.19m
7:50PM2.38m
8:09AM2.22m
8:42PM2.42m
9:02AM2.21m
9:33PM2.41m
9:55AM2.18m
10:23PM2.35m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.20m
11:23PM0.38m
11:47AM0.13m
00:26AM0.30m
12:46PM0.07m
1:26AM0.22m
1:43PM0.02m
2:22AM0.15m
2:38PM-0.01m
3:16AM0.10m
3:30PM0.01m
4:08AM0.09m
4:21PM0.06m
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5:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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11
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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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