Surf Forecasts:
Halape surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, E swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halape this week:
The surf forecast for Halape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halape in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
96 | 181 | 323 | 344 | 515 | 515 | 438 | 507 | 1412 | 1541 | 733 | 720 | 581 | 553 | 1866 | 1245 | 1421 | 1249 | 1491 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:28AM0.82m | 5:10PM0.74m | 6:14AM0.83m | 5:38PM0.65m | 7:10AM0.82m | 6:07PM0.56m | 8:26AM0.80m | 6:43PM0.47m | 10:04AM0.81m | 8:38PM0.40m | 11:32AM0.86m | 11:23PM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.08m | 11:26AM0.25m | 11:31PM0.08m | 12:18PM0.33m | 00:04AM0.10m | 1:29PM0.40m | 00:44AM0.13m | 3:33PM0.44m | 1:42AM0.16m | 6:26PM0.39m | 3:15AM0.19m | 7:15PM0.31m | 4:57AM0.18m | ||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 |
82 | 79 | 50 | 344 | 515 | 515 | 140 | 454 | 1412 | 1541 | 491 | 492 | 329 | 244 | 1370 | 1245 | 1421 | 1249 | 1491 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
31 | 42 | 124 | 289 | 66 | 77 | 438 | 507 | 371 | 275 | 145 | 155 | 215 | 171 | 218 | 356 | 236 | 107 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | S 10 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 15 | N 10 | S 14 | S 21 | S 13 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
82 | 106 | 69 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 143 | 66 | 123 | 160 | 209 | 2 | 179 | 9 | 162 | 98 | 76 | 55 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 4 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
96 | 181 | 323 | 527 | 291 | 280 | 10 | 221 | — | 237 | 733 | 720 | 581 | 553 | 1866 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 99 | 90 | 57 | 57 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 58 | 92 | 72 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 72 |
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Information about the Halape Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Halape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Halape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Halape 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 (Halape) 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 Halape 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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