Surf spot

Langs beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Langs beach in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, NE Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, NE Coast
Coordinates: -36.0452, 174.5346

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SE	SSW	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE
Wave period (s)	8.6	8.7	7.9	7.5	4.2	4.2	3.9	3.8	8.2	8	8.6	8.6	8.1	6.9	4.8	3	9.6	13.5	13.4	12.4	12.3	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.1	10.1	10	9.9	9.8	9.8	7.8	9.8	4.9	3.8	4.5	4.8	4	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	7	7	4	2	1	1	1	1	3	2	3	3	2	1	0	0	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	6	6	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4	1	1	3	3	18	13	10	9	8	6	5	3	2	2	1
Wind speed (km/h)	25.2	24	25	26	24.6	23.9	21.4	18.1	16.5	19	21.5	20.2	23.1	23.2	18.4	9.7	8.1	9.5	10.2	12.1	15.9	17.9	14.1	9.8	9.2	9	10.1	11.5	14	14.8	12.2	8.9	7.2	8.8	7.3	6.1	3.1	10.6	5.4	6.7	3.7	4.7	3.4	7.2	14	14.8	13.6	9.9	9.1	8.1	9.3	17.5	23.8	23.2	17.9	16.5
Wind direction	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	NEGlassy	NNECross-on	NCross	SSWCross-off	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	NNWGlassy	NCross	NNECross-on	NCross	NNWCross	NNWCross-off	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off

Langs Beach, New Zealand (North Island, NE Coast) is a scenic surf spot on the east coast near Whangārei, known for its exposed beachbreak and beautiful sandy setting.

Surf description

Type: Open-ocean beachbreak
Wave character: Generally playful and punchy, with shifting peaks along the beach
Best swell: Handles northeast to east swells well
Wind: Best in light offshore or westerly winds; onshore easterlies can make it messy
Tide: Can work across a range of tides, but often best around mid tide
Crowds: Usually quieter than major surf breaks, but can get busy on good weekends

What to expect

Sandbars change often, so the peaks move around after storms and solid swells.
Can offer fun waves for beginners on smaller days, while bigger swells make it more powerful and challenging.
The beach and surrounding coastline are very scenic, making it popular for both surfing and general beach visits.

Hazards / notes

Beachbreak can be rippy and powerful when size increases.
Conditions can change quickly with wind and tide.
Watch for strong currents, especially after large swells.