
Surf Forecasts:
Langs beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, N swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period with N 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this Langs beach stretch is looking pretty gutless for the next couple of weeks. There’s a whole lot of nothing on the cards, and I’m not gonna sugar-coat it. The swell window is just not lining up for us, and we’ve got a whole run of tiny, weak waves that aren't going to get anyone overly excited. Most of the period is a write-off for a proper paddle, so if you’re hanging for a wave, you might be looking at a long, dry spell.
The first real hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 18th of September. We’ve got a small pulse of swell, pushing maybe 3ft from the northeast, with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is still pretty weak at (62). The wind is offshore though, and that’s about the only saving grace. It’ll be clean, but with that onshore wind expected later in the day, the morning session is your only real window. Even then, it’s not going to be pretty—just a few crumbly, weak shoulders.
That’s about as good as it gets. For the rest of the run, we’re looking at tiny waves in the 0.7ft to 1ft range with periods mostly under 10 seconds. The energy readings are flat-lining, often down in the (20s) and (30s), which tells you there’s just no push in the water. The winds are mostly cross-off or light, keeping things clean-looking, but without any swell, it’s just a flat, pretty ocean.
The closest thing to a standout, and I use that term loosely, is that Friday morning. The combination of a slightly bigger bump and a favorable offshore wind is the only time where you might actually get a couple of grovelly ones. Langs beach is a beginner-friendly spot, but with these sizes and periods, it’s not even really suitable for that. There’s just nothing to ride.
Later in the month, around the 24th and 25th, we see the energy dip even further. The swell drops to near nothing (8) and (9), and the wind swings onshore, adding chop to an already flat ocean. It’s not looking good. There’s no hidden gem in the data for the second week, just more of the same—small, weak, and unappealing.
Given the lack of swell and the conditions, if you’re looking for a thrill, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For us surfers, it’s a waiting game. The breaks are fairly consistent here, so it tends not to stay this poor for long, but the forecast can change. I’d keep an eye on the charts and hope for a better pulse to show up further down the track.
Until then, keep the board in the car and the wax in your pocket.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 41 | 55 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:10PM2.28m | 7:34AM2.17m | 7:57PM2.29m | 8:22AM2.20m | 8:41PM2.27m | 9:07AM2.19m | 9:24PM2.21m | 9:50AM2.16m | 10:06PM2.13m | 10:34AM2.10m | 10:49PM2.03m | 11:17AM2.01m | 11:32PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44AM0.13m | 2:00PM0.13m | 2:29AM0.09m | 2:46PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.09m | 3:31PM0.19m | 3:54AM0.13m | 4:14PM0.26m | 4:35AM0.21m | 4:58PM0.35m | 5:16AM0.30m | 5:42PM0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 6 |
32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | E 9 | NE 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | N 11 | N 5 |
29 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | ENE 9 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | E 8 | NE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | E 14 | NE 12 |
27 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 2 | SW 2 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — |
17 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 41 | 55 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 15 | 37 | 119 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 140 | 161 | 26 | 161 | 26 | 26 | 66 | 66 | 214 | 69 | 5 | 69 | 0 |
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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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