
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with N 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Langs Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet start. The first few days are looking pretty flat and messy. We've got a bit of wind and some tiny swell, but nothing worth paddling out for. Friday the 4th sees some bumpy, onshore junk around 3ft with a choppy cross-on breeze, and it doesn't get much better through the weekend. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The first sign of something surfable is on Thursday the 10th in the morning. It's not going to blow your mind, but we've got a clean 2ft from the northeast with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is weak, only about 66, so it's more of a longboard cruise than a rippable session. That little window of clean conditions is the only real highlight for a solid week, as the following days are mostly tiny or blown out.
Now, if you're looking for something with a bit more push, you have to wait. The second week brings a pulse of energy. Monday the 14th has a brief bump of 3ft from the northwest, but it's a short-period windswell (4 seconds) and the energy is still low. Things get interesting on the 17th, with a jump in size. Thursday afternoon sees 5ft from the north, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 178, so there's some grunt there.
The real standout, and the only one I'd genuinely get excited about, is Friday the 18th. The morning session shows a solid 8ft from the north with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 864 – that's strong, proper wave energy. However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, which will put a bit of a chop on the face. That size is getting into the territory where it's only really for the experts. It's a big, powerful swell, but the cross-shore breeze means it won't be the perfect, glassy peak you dream of. The afternoon stays similar at 8ft, but turns more cross-onshore, making it a bit of a mess. Saturday the 19th is still pumping with 7ft and clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy drops to 295, and it's still a solid, expert-level wave.
So, there's a long, flat spell, then a week of waiting for one solid day. If you're an experienced surfer, mark your calendar for Friday the 18th – it's the only real punch of the whole forecast, but be ready for a bit of a bumpy surface. For everyone else, it's a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NE 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 14 | NE 14 |
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22 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 37 | 270 | 222 | 208 | 95 | 70 | 35 | 13 | 36 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 29 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:14PM2.07m | 00:33AM2.03m | 1:12PM2.03m | 1:33AM1.97m | 2:16PM2.01m | 2:38AM1.93m | 3:22PM2.03m | 3:45AM1.93m | 4:27PM2.08m | 4:50AM1.98m | 5:26PM2.15m | 5:50AM2.04m | 6:21PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM0.41m | 7:05AM0.29m | 7:39PM0.46m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:46PM0.48m | 9:12AM0.33m | 9:55PM0.45m | 10:18AM0.30m | 11:01PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.25m | 00:01AM0.29m | 12:18PM0.19m | 00:55AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
15 | 15 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 222 | 208 | 95 | 70 | 35 | 13 | 7 | 29 | 35 | 25 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | ENE 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 17 | ENE 10 | NE 15 | N 6 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 14 |
2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 30 | 32 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | — | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 15 | ENE 8 | NE 13 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 7 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | SW 3 | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 |
22 | 25 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 270 | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 398 | 37 | 161 | 161 | 413 | 214 | 412 | 69 | 414 | 329 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 79 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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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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