
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here again, breakin’ it down in feet and knots.
We’re in for a dry spell first up. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Tuesday the 15th of September, the waves are flat. The swell is barely 1 foot, and the energy readings are all in the weak zone. The wind is messin’ about, cross or cross-off, and the call is “poor surf conditions” every day. That’s a solid week of no surf, so don’t even bother.
On Wednesday the 16th, we get a pulse of swell to around 4 feet, but it’s a short, choppy 5-second period from the NW. Energy hits 98, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and ugly. Not a paddle surfer’s day.
Your best bet, and really the only standout in the whole 16 days, is Thursday the 24th of September at Langs beach. Get out there in the morning. We’ve got a 2-foot swell from the ENE, period around 6 seconds – nothing special, but it’s rideable. The wind is the key: a gentle offshore breeze from the SSW at around 9 knots. That’s gonna keep the surface clean and glassy. The wave comment finally says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but that offshore wind makes it the pick of the bunch. Water temp is about normal for the season.
After that, it’s back to small, weak signals. It’s a beach break, so don’t expect any barrels, but with that clean wind, you can have a few fun rides. That’s your window, mate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | ENE 10 | NE 15 | NE 9 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
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14 | 9 | 36 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 25 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | 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 |
High Tide | 4:50AM1.98m | 5:26PM2.15m | 5:50AM2.04m | 6:21PM2.23m | 6:44AM2.11m | 7:10PM2.28m | 7:34AM2.17m | 7:57PM2.29m | 8:22AM2.20m | 8:41PM2.27m | 9:07AM2.19m | 9:24PM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.25m | 00:01AM0.29m | 12:18PM0.19m | 00:55AM0.20m | 1:11PM0.15m | 1:44AM0.13m | 2:00PM0.13m | 2:29AM0.09m | 2:46PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.09m | 3:31PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNW 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 12 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
14 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 15 | ENE 3 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 9 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
9 | 9 | 36 | 1 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 17 | NE 15 | N 6 | NE 13 | E 4 | E 5 | NE 13 | NNE 15 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | N 16 | E 9 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 |
12 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 2 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 54 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 69 | 89 | 69 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 227 | 157 | 11 | 119 | 119 | 37 | 140 | 66 | 161 | 161 | 161 | 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.










