Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a tough one to call. There's a bit of a wait for any real action, but once it turns on, it's got some serious potential.

The first few days at Langs Beach are a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday this week are flat, with tiny 0.7ft to 3ft slop and messy winds. Thursday through the weekend is nothing but small, weak, and onshore junk. You're looking at a long, dry spell until the following Monday.

The real story starts to build on Monday the 10th of August. We’ve got a new northerly swell pushing in. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 218 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and early morning sees a light south-southeast wind, making it clean. The swell is 4ft from the north, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and lack punch. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The afternoon goes to hell with a 28 mph southeasterly, so get your session in early.

The standout is Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell builds to 6ft from the north-northeast, with a stronger combined energy of 620 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The period is still short at 9 seconds, but both morning and afternoon have a solid cross-off wind from the east-southeast. This is the biggest and most powerful window of the whole forecast. It’s a bit tricky for beginners, though—6ft with that short period can be a handful. For the experienced crew, this is the day to circle.

Wednesday the 12th drops back to 5ft, but the wind goes cross and then cross-on, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth it.

Then, Thursday the 13th of August is a hidden gem. It’s only 4ft, but the wind is dead calm and glassy in the morning, shifting to a light cross-off in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate at 277 (combined energy of all swells directed here). For a clean, fun session without the crowd, this is your pick. The water temp is about 60°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is fine.

After that, the swell fades fast. Friday the 14th has small 2ft waves with a clean offshore wind, but it’s a shadow of the mid-week action. From Saturday the 15th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak surf for the rest of the 16-day window. The last week is a flat, barren stretch.

So, to sum it up: the whole first week is a bust. The best on offer is Tuesday the 11th of August for the biggest swell, and Thursday the 13th of August for the cleanest, most enjoyable conditions. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

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