Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down, my way. The next 16 days here are a real mixed bag, with a long stretch of flatness, but if you’ve got the patience and the skill, there’s a golden window hiding in the second week.

First up, Langs Beach. The water temp is about 15°, which is right where it should be for this time of year.

We start off with a total dud. Wednesday, July 29th, through the end of the month, it’s flat. The swell is tiny, the wind is onshore, and the wave energy is weak (178). It’s all poor conditions. There’s a gap of about four days where you’re better off keeping your board in the car.

Saturday, August 1st, is a little better. The waves are still tiny, but it’s clean. The energy is low (79), so it’s more of a cruise than a surf. Sunday, August 2nd, shows a little more life with 1.3m of short-period swell from the ESE and offshore wind. The energy is moderate (198), but the short period means it will be a bit racy and messy.

Then we hit another dry patch. From Monday, August 3rd, through to Friday, August 7th, the swell drops to almost nothing. The energy is below 50, and it’s flat and unrideable. It’s a tough stretch.

Now, things get interesting but dangerous. Saturday, August 8th, sees a big jump. The morning brings 2.2m (469 energy), and the afternoon hits 3.0m (961 energy). The wind is cross-offshore, but it’s blowing 25 to 28 mph. That’s not a day for a surfboard; that’s a kite day. The swell is too big and the wind too strong for a decent paddle session.

The standout, but only for the brave, is Sunday, August 9th. The swell is 3.5m from the east with a 9-second period, and the energy is massive at 2008. The wind is cross-offshore at 22 mph. The forecast says the wind and tide are good, but the swell is just too big for this break. This is for experts only. The afternoon is the same story with 3.0m and 1375 energy.

After that, the swell drops but stays solid through the 11th, with 1.8m to 2.2m of ENE swell. The energy is high (443 to 1167), and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. It’s surfable, but the conditions are marginal, likely due to the tide.

The real gem of the forecast is Wednesday, August 12th. The morning has 2.4m of ENE groundswell with a 12-second period (1538 energy) and a light offshore wind. The afternoon is even better, with 2.5m (1945 energy) and offshore winds. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have good shape and power, and the point break here should handle it well.

Thursday, August 13th, is also a winner. The morning is glassy, with 2.2m of ENE groundswell (1538 energy) and light offshore winds. That’s a world-class session. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-onshore wind, so you’ll want to get out there early.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a washout. The 9th is for the big-wave crew only. But the 12th and the morning of the 13th of August are your best bets. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the week off yet, but if the forecast holds, those are the days to be in the water.

Rusty.

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