
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, N swell with 578 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE 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 (Aug 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the word on Langs beach. We’ve got a 16-day stretch ahead, but it’s a slow start, so don’t paddle out expecting much right away.
From Tuesday the 4th through early next week, it’s mostly flat. Tiny, weak swell with barely any push. The water temp is about 60°F, which is normal for the season. We’re looking at a gap of about a week with no real surf.
Then on Sunday the 9th, we get a jump: 7ft north swell, but it’s blown out with onshore wind—not worth it. Early next week, the wind backs off, but the swell is still weak.
The real standout is in the second week. On Saturday the 15th of August, we’ve got a 10ft east-northeast swell (1,989 combined energy), clean with cross-off wind, but it’s too big for this break—only for experts. The best day is Monday the 17th of August morning: 8ft east swell, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind (1,357 combined energy). That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 18th morning is glassy with a 8ft east swell, 12-second period—very long groundswell, which can work well here but can also break a bit straight. Wednesday the 19th morning is also clean, 7ft east-southeast swell, with offshore breeze.
If you’re a beginner, anything over 5ft is too much, and that’s most of the second week. Crowds are possible, so be early. This is a beach break, so when it’s big and messy, it might be more for kite surfers.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 16 | N 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
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15 | 23 | 13 | 47 | 27 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 65 | 426 | 578 | 367 | 363 | 383 | 275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:58AM1.99m | 11:16PM2.11m | 11:45AM1.99m | 00:02AM2.07m | 12:36PM1.98m | 00:53AM2.03m | 1:32PM1.98m | 1:50AM2.00m | 2:33PM1.99m | 2:52AM1.98m | 3:37PM2.03m | 3:57AM1.99m | 4:41PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.36m | 5:49AM0.28m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.29m | 6:54PM0.44m | 7:25AM0.30m | 7:52PM0.47m | 8:23AM0.31m | 8:56PM0.48m | 9:25AM0.29m | 10:04PM0.46m | 10:30AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.40m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
6 | 6 | 13 | 47 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 367 | 363 | 383 | 275 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 16 | E 6 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 |
15 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 16 | ENE 9 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 10 | N 13 | NE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | — | — | E 12 | NE 12 | — |
12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 |
13 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 13 | 65 | 426 | 578 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 5 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 69 | 100 | 69 | 69 | 79 | 69 | 69 | 237 | 69 | 60 | 69 | 69 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
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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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