Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.6° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, E swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 26th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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180
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246
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High Tide
2:15PM1.84m
2:28AM1.82m
3:09PM1.81m
3:22AM1.77m
4:04PM1.80m
4:15AM1.75m
4:57PM1.82m
5:07AM1.76m
5:47PM1.87m
5:57AM1.80m
6:33PM1.93m
6:43AM1.84m
7:17PM1.99m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.58m
9:02AM0.46m
9:31PM0.63m
9:53AM0.49m
10:26PM0.65m
10:46AM0.49m
11:20PM0.64m
11:37AM0.46m
00:12AM0.60m
12:25PM0.42m
1:00AM0.54m
1:11PM0.36m
1:45AM0.48m
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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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