Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NNW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you: this outlook for Langs Beach is a tough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, and to be honest, the surf is mostly a no-show. There's a big gap of nothing happening for the first week, with tiny bumps and poor conditions. The first time we even see a glimmer of something surfable is on Wednesday, September 9th, but even then, it's a struggle.
The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a thicker suit than usual.
Let's break it down. The whole run is pretty flat. Most days have wave heights barely pushing 1 ft, which is just not enough to do anything on a log. The combined swell energy is almost always pathetic, stuck under 100, which tells you the ocean is just not awake here. There are a couple of late-period swells, like on the 9th with a 15-second period, but they're running into nothing for height. It's a tease.
The only real mentionable moment comes on Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. We've got a tiny 0.6 ft swell from the NNE, but with a 15-second period giving it some shape, and light offshore wind from the SW. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's the best we get – a tiny, clean-ish wave for a log or a longboard if you're desperate.
Then there's the morning of Friday, September 11th. Similar story: a 1 ft swell from the NE with a 13-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the S. It's rated as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" again. It's a bit of a grind.
Finally, on Tuesday morning, September 15th, we get glassy conditions with a 1 ft NE swell. It's clean, but it's still just a bump.
Look, it's a flat spell. Langs Beach is an exposed beach break, and without any real size, it's a tough go. If you absolutely have to get wet, bring the biggest foamy you've got and plan for a paddle, not a proper surf. This stretch might honestly be more interesting for a kite than a paddle board.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 6 | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NE 10 |
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 kJ | 12 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 74 | 278 | 85 | 67 | 37 | 23 | 13 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:51PM2.15m | 11:22AM2.10m | 11:40PM2.09m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.21m | 5:44PM0.36m | 6:10AM0.25m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 6 | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 85 | 67 | 37 | 23 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | ENE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | N 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 2 | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 18 | 74 | 278 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 336 | 374 | 398 | 398 | 398 | 415 | 0 | 79 | 161 | 161 | 93 | 418 | 185 | 68 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 406 | 161 |
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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).
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