Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Aug 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s shaking at Langs beach.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, the surf at Langs is looking pretty average. There’s a bit of a wait for anything decent. The water temp is sitting at about 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real chance of a surf that’s worth paddling out for is on Monday, August 17th. We’ve got some size coming in, around 6ft to 6ft from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind swings offshore from the S and SSW with a 16 mph breeze, which will clean things up nicely. The combined energy is moderate (509), so there’s some push there. It’s a bit on the bigger side though, so if you’re a beginner, this might be a little too much. For the experienced crew, it’s the best we’ve got in this stretch.
After that, things drop right off for nearly a week with tiny waves and mostly poor conditions. There’s a bit of a tease on Sunday, August 30th, where the afternoon brings in a clean 5ft from the E (389 energy), with glassy conditions and very light winds. That would be your other standout in this outlook, but it’s a long way off and the forecast could change by then.
Keep an eye on August 27th as well. We’ve got a 7ft ESE swell coming in (763 energy) with a 10-second period and cross-offshore winds. That’s serious size—only for experts, really—and the cross-off wind should keep it clean, but it’s a marginal call on the tide and conditions.
Overall, Langs is pretty quiet. Not many consistent options, so if you’re chasing waves, pick your days carefully. A blank run like this isn’t unusual for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 14 | NE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 86 | 28 | 509 | 466 | 146 | 78 | 90 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:32AM2.19m | 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 | 3:57PM0.11m | 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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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | 23 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 86 | 86 | 28 | 509 | 466 | 146 | 78 | 90 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | E 12 | NE 14 | E 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 13 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | E 12 | E 15 | NE 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 16 | E 11 | E 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 9 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 18 | 14 | 103 | 45 | 47 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 5 | 114 | 346 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 80 | 80 | 26 | 26 | 79 | 26 | 26 | 398 | 161 | 374 | 161 | 237 |
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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).
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