Surf Forecasts:
Halape surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 14 | E 13 | S 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 12 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
572 | 448 | 343 | 329 | 321 | 223 | 418 | 373 | 398 | 651 | 254 | 282 | 206 | 194 | 203 | 222 | 157 | 121 | 110 | 129 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:02PM0.91m | 1:54AM0.52m | 2:31PM0.95m | 2:28AM0.58m | 2:59PM0.97m | 3:01AM0.64m | 3:25PM0.96m | 3:35AM0.70m | 3:51PM0.94m | 4:10AM0.76m | 4:17PM0.89m | 4:47AM0.80m | 4:43PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.24m | 7:33AM0.12m | 9:11PM0.20m | 8:11AM0.09m | 9:31PM0.16m | 8:48AM0.08m | 9:53PM0.13m | 9:24AM0.10m | 10:15PM0.11m | 10:02AM0.13m | 10:38PM0.09m | 10:42AM0.18m | 11:03PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | S 16 | E 8 | SSW 18 | S 20 | E 8 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | E 7 | E 13 | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 |
448 | 448 | 343 | 85 | 179 | 223 | 418 | 373 | 223 | 651 | 254 | 186 | 206 | 194 | 139 | 222 | 82 | 97 | 102 | 129 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | S 18 | ESE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 13 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 11 |
104 | 101 | 89 | 131 | 56 | 121 | 52 | 300 | 398 | 49 | 215 | 282 | 187 | 128 | 203 | 121 | 157 | 101 | 62 | 58 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 18 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 15 | S 13 | S 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 |
73 | 47 | 89 | 27 | 27 | 165 | 24 | 55 | 99 | 47 | 48 | 148 | 70 | 74 | 126 | 86 | 108 | 48 | 21 | 21 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 4 |
572 | — | 243 | 329 | 321 | — | 155 | 188 | — | 150 | 196 | 239 | 167 | 176 | 91 | 142 | 73 | 121 | 110 | 118 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 55 | 58 | 193 | 196 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 193 | 58 | 58 | 193 | 58 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 72 | 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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