Langs beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.05° S 174.56° E

Langs beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Langs beach sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.5° 

Langs beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Langs beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Langs beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break this down. Over the next 16 days, Langs beach is looking like it's going to be a quiet stretch. Not much to get excited about, I’ll tell you that straight up.

The first chance for any surf kicks off Saturday 18th July, but it’s just a tiny 2-foot easterly swell with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is only 168 – weak as dishwater – and the wind is cross-off. The call is poor surf conditions. Not worth the drive.

Sunday 19th is even smaller – 1 feet and the energy drops to 70. It’s “surfable but very ordinary”, which is surf-speak for “leave your board at home”. That pattern holds through to Thursday 23rd. Waves from 1 to 2 feet, energy rarely over 100, but sometimes the wind is light and even offshore. Problem is there’s just no swell to work with.

Tuesday 21st bumps up to about 5 feet in the morning, but the period is a short, lumpy 7 seconds and the wind is side-shore with a chop. That’s going to be a messy, closed-out mess.

The first week is basically a bust. From the 18th all the way through the 25th, nothing qualifies as good. Just small, weak, or junky surf day after day.

Into the second week, there’s a glimmer on Monday 27th July morning. A 3-foot west swell – period is only 4 seconds – but the wind is offshore from the south, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is just 69 – still weak – but at least you might get a few rideable ones. If you’re desperate, that’s your best bet.

After that, it’s back to tiny stuff – mostly 1 to 2 feet – through the end of July and into early August. The swell directions swing around, but the size just isn’t there.

Water temp is about 60°F, which is normal for the time of year.

So the standout? I’d say Monday 27th July morning. It’s the only time we get clean offshore wind with waist-high waves. But don’t expect a classic – it’s still very ordinary.

Otherwise, this is a long, quiet period. For an exposed beach like Langs, it’s pretty normal to have these blank runs. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep your board waxed and stay patient.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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15
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Energy kJ
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102
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194
253
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24
56
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92
106
106
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
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5
SSE
15
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20
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SW
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High Tide
9:55AM2.18m
10:23PM2.35m
10:46AM2.12m
11:11PM2.26m
11:38AM2.05m
11:59PM2.15m
12:29PM1.97m
00:47AM2.02m
1:22PM1.90m
1:37AM1.91m
2:15PM1.84m
2:28AM1.82m
3:09PM1.81m
Low Tide
4:21PM0.06m
4:59AM0.11m
5:12PM0.15m
5:47AM0.16m
6:02PM0.27m
6:35AM0.24m
6:52PM0.38m
7:23AM0.32m
7:43PM0.49m
8:12AM0.40m
8:36PM0.58m
9:02AM0.46m
9:31PM0.63m
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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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