
Surf Forecasts:
Halape surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 8 |
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593 | 541 | 500 | 381 | 371 | 289 | 198 | 184 | 150 | 138 | 138 | 97 | 303 | 379 | 154 | 201 | 146 | 71 | 51 | 63 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:23PM0.98m | 1:34AM0.56m | 2:04PM1.00m | 2:17AM0.66m | 2:39PM1.00m | 2:57AM0.74m | 3:12PM0.96m | 3:34AM0.81m | 3:42PM0.90m | 4:11AM0.86m | 4:09PM0.82m | 4:47AM0.88m | 4:35PM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.18m | 7:13AM0.10m | 8:42PM0.14m | 8:03AM0.08m | 9:08PM0.10m | 8:48AM0.08m | 9:34PM0.07m | 9:31AM0.11m | 9:58PM0.06m | 10:12AM0.15m | 10:22PM0.06m | 10:53AM0.21m | 10:46PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 13 | E 12 | E 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 |
593 | 541 | 372 | 258 | 168 | 276 | 193 | 141 | 101 | 95 | 69 | 81 | 303 | 260 | 154 | 21 | 21 | 71 | 51 | 63 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 12 | S 12 | ENE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 |
498 | 446 | 500 | 381 | 371 | 289 | 198 | 184 | 135 | 69 | 78 | 97 | 24 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 18 | 40 | 51 | 34 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 |
47 | 97 | 105 | 311 | 293 | 108 | 31 | 41 | 29 | 37 | 39 | 35 | 47 | 28 | 57 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | S 9 | — | — | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 3 | — | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 3 | NE 8 | NNE 3 |
— | 8 | — | 122 | — | — | 22 | 108 | 150 | 138 | 138 | 2 | — | 379 | — | 201 | 146 | 68 | 5 | 55 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 72 | 0 | 112 | 58 | 0 | 55 | 55 | 58 | 99 | 72 | 4 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 58 | 193 | 84 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
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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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