
Surf Forecasts:
Halape surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,056 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with ENE 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 (Jul 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Halape in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1190 | 1886 | 1777 | 1267 | 672 | 280 | 187 | 295 | 350 | 313 | 363 | 372 | 422 | 526 | 497 | 562 | 522 | 758 | 470 | 376 | 385 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:01PM0.97m | 2:42AM0.51m | 3:32PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.54m | 4:00PM1.00m | 3:53AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.99m | 4:30AM0.61m | 4:54PM0.96m | 5:09AM0.64m | 5:20PM0.91m | 5:51AM0.67m | 5:47PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.24m | 8:25AM0.07m | 10:15PM0.21m | 9:01AM0.06m | 10:40PM0.19m | 9:36AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.17m | 10:11AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.16m | 10:49AM0.16m | 11:55PM0.14m | 11:30AM0.23m | 00:23AM0.13m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 |
1190 | 1886 | 1777 | 1267 | 672 | 280 | 180 | 178 | 275 | 110 | 112 | 298 | 264 | 253 | 232 | 264 | 203 | 524 | 264 | 236 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 13 | E 17 | E 16 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 12 | E 15 | S 11 | SSW 11 | E 13 |
225 | 206 | 198 | 187 | 198 | 258 | 187 | 46 | 173 | 95 | 133 | 46 | 84 | 73 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 275 | 21 | 24 | 168 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
29 | 33 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 38 | 56 | 65 | 60 | 56 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
103 | 231 | 258 | — | — | — | — | 295 | 350 | 313 | 363 | 372 | 422 | 526 | 497 | 562 | 522 | 758 | 470 | 376 | 385 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 191 | 57 | 55 | 193 | 204 | 58 | 99 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
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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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