Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into what’s in store for Langs beach. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, a real slow burn with a few flickers of life. The first stretch is a tough one to swallow, but we’ve got something interesting brewing way out in the forecast.

The first week is pretty grim. Straight up, there’s nothing to get excited about. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to Sunday the 27th, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. We’re looking at waves mostly under 2 ft, with a lot of poor surf conditions and energy readings that are barely a whisper. The combined swell energy is low, often in the double digits (14 – 121), telling you there’s just no push. Winds are a tangled mess of cross-off and cross-on, so nothing clean enough to make the most of what little is there. Saturday the 25th has a bit more energy but it’s still a frustratingly small 2 ft with a short period, so it’s not offering any real shape.

The tide starts to turn a little on Monday the 27th. The swell is still tiny, only about 2 ft to 2 ft, but the wind gets cleaner. Tuesday the 28th morning is the first real sign of life. We see a bump up to 3 ft from the east, period stretching to 14 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 246. That’s moderate energy, and it’s paired with light offshore winds from the south. That’s a proper clean window. The water temperature is sitting at 60°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

Wednesday the 29th keeps that promise going. The afternoon session is absolute glass. The wind goes calm with 3 ft east swell and a solid 13-second period, pushing energy to 225. That’s a standout moment for the first week – it’s small but it’s going to be pristine. Crowds are possible at Langs beach, so if you can get out there for that Wednesday afternoon glass-off, you’ll be stoked.

Then the first week of August brings a real shift. The first few days of August are still small, but the wind is steady offshore. Sunday the 2nd has a clean 1 ft, which is barely a wave, but the vibe is clean.

Now, the real standout. Circle Wednesday the 5th of August on your calendar. The morning session is a totally different beast. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the southeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1242, which is strong wave energy. The wind is a clean 15 mph offshore from the south, which is going to groom that swell into proper, hollow lines. This is expert territory. At 8 ft, it’s too big for beginners, and the short 9-second period means it’ll be a bit of a freight train, with waves stacking up fast. It’s a point-break kind of day, but at Langs beach, it’s going to be a powerful, unruly beast. For the experienced crew, this is the best on offer by a long shot. The afternoon settles down to 5 ft with offshore wind, still clean and fun.

Thursday the 6th keeps the energy up, with 6 ft in the morning and 5 ft in the afternoon, both with clean offshore to cross-off winds. The energy is still strong. It’s a solid follow-up day.

By Friday the 7th, it’s fading back to 3 ft and smaller, glassy conditions in the afternoon, but the main event is definitely that Wednesday morning.

So, the real story here is: a long, slow, frustrating start, but a proper, powerful swell window from the 5th of August that’s worth hanging out for. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty

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