Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.4° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Langs beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got to be straight with you. Looking at the 16-day window for our area, it's a pretty bleak run. There's a brief window of hope, but for the most part, you're better off keeping the boards in the shed.

Alright, let's start with the only real standout. Monday morning, the 17th of August, is where it's at. Head to Langs beach. The data shows a 6-foot east swell, with a 9-second period, and a solid 16 mph south wind blowing straight offshore. The combined energy is sitting at 517 (moderate wave energy), and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it's a great chance to get out there for a wave. The water temp is a pretty normal 59°, no big surprises there.

Monday afternoon, the swell drops to 5 feet from the ESE, wind goes cross-off, and the energy is still decent at 445, but it's a step down in quality. Then from Tuesday the 18th, it's a slow fade. The swell drops under 3 feet, the energy weakens, and the conditions are very ordinary. Tuesday morning has a weak 2-foot swell, 86 energy, and a cross-off breeze. The rest of the week is dominated by tiny, weak swells, with poor surf conditions most days.

There's a big gap of nothingness from the 19th to the 21st, with barely any swell. Then from the 22nd of August onward, the swell direction flips around to the west and north, but the period is short, the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. The 30th of August has a pulse of 5 to 5 feet from the NNW, but it's a short period 6-second swell, driven by onshore winds, making it messy and blown out. The final day, the 31st, has a cross-off wind but a tiny, weak swell.

In short, if you're a beginner, the Monday the 17th morning is your best and only real shot. For the rest of us, it's a long wait for something that never really arrives. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.8
E
9
1.6
ESE
9
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.6
WNW
3
0.7
W
3
0.6
WNW
3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
33
517
442
119
81
59
24
6
20
17
39
39
34
22
13
16
7
11
9
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
SW
0
SE
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
20
W
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:54PM2.30m
10:20AM2.15m
10:39PM2.21m
11:07AM2.08m
11:24PM2.09m
11:53AM2.00m
00:09AM1.97m
12:42PM1.91m
00:57AM1.86m
1:33PM1.83m
1:48AM1.77m
2:28PM1.78m
2:43AM1.72m
Low Tide
4:28AM0.11m
4:44PM0.20m
5:12AM0.17m
5:30PM0.31m
5:56AM0.26m
6:17PM0.42m
6:41AM0.35m
7:05PM0.53m
7:28AM0.44m
7:56PM0.61m
8:19AM0.51m
8:52PM0.67m
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6:58
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6:56
6:54
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5:49
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:53
 mm
17
Temp °C
14
11
10
11
11
13
13
11
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Feels °C
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11
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11
9
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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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