Langs beach surf break

Langs beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 NZST
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Langs beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 26th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 26th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
12
1.7
ENE
14
2
ENE
13
2.1
ENE
12
1.5
ENE
12
2.2
NE
12
3
NE
8
3
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
153
151
153
153
170
217
186
233
306
279
480
430
237
1043
1380
1342
634
1369
844
1341
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:16PM2.42m
9:35AM2.24m
10:10PM2.39m
10:29AM2.17m
11:04PM2.33m
11:26AM2.09m
00:00AM2.24m
12:25PM1.99m
00:57AM2.15m
1:26PM1.92m
1:55AM2.07m
2:27PM1.87m
2:51AM2.00m
Low Tide
3:10PM-0.03m
3:47AM0.14m
4:04PM0.00m
4:43AM0.16m
4:59PM0.07m
5:41AM0.21m
5:56PM0.15m
6:39AM0.26m
6:54PM0.25m
7:38AM0.30m
7:52PM0.34m
8:35AM0.34m
8:51PM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:19
5:17
1
1
4
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
17
17
17
17
17
12
12
12
12
14
13
13
14
15
13
13
13
14
14
14
13
12
12
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
E
15
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
1.3
NE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.6
NE
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
ENE
14
0.9
ENE
12
0.9
NNE
8
2
ENE
13
0.4
N
10
1.5
ENE
12
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
4
20
19
4
18
4
3
186
3
3
71
2
19
215
94
1380
30
634
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
ENE
13
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.7
N
9
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
65
18
32
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.4
NE
15
Energy kJ
3
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
14
0.9
NNE
7
2.1
ENE
12
1.5
NE
6
2.2
NE
12
3
NE
8
3
NE
8
Energy kJ
175
153
151
153
153
170
217
111
233
306
279
480
430
237
1043
84
1342
170
1369
844
1341
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
Distance (km)
69
89
69
69
69
23
69
69
69
69
69
69
89
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
391
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
8
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
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.

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.

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