
Surf Forecasts:
Halape surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SE swell with 3,963 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 (Aug 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | E 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
266 | 509 | 470 | 382 | 373 | 321 | 346 | 305 | 321 | 331 | 287 | 620 | 566 | 879 | 697 | 653 | 1158 | 1391 | 1496 | 2561 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:23AM0.44m | 1:42PM1.02m | 1:29AM0.48m | 2:27PM1.07m | 2:21AM0.55m | 3:07PM1.09m | 3:07AM0.61m | 3:43PM1.08m | 3:51AM0.67m | 4:17PM1.03m | 4:34AM0.72m | 4:48PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.29m | 6:11AM0.08m | 8:44PM0.23m | 7:12AM0.04m | 9:17PM0.18m | 8:05AM0.01m | 9:49PM0.14m | 8:53AM0.01m | 10:19PM0.11m | 9:38AM0.04m | 10:48PM0.10m | 10:22AM0.10m | 11:17PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 8 | S 18 | S 17 | E 8 | S 16 | E 9 | E 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 |
62 | 407 | 382 | 134 | 129 | 228 | 176 | 176 | 213 | 204 | 217 | 620 | 566 | 346 | 697 | 402 | 1158 | 1391 | 1496 | 2561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
17 | 68 | 102 | 50 | 48 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 80 | 133 | 187 | 173 | 173 | 879 | — | 653 | 522 | 416 | 333 | 232 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 19 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 |
66 | 107 | 57 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 267 | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4 | 36 | 429 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 |
266 | 509 | 470 | 382 | 373 | 321 | 346 | 305 | 321 | 331 | 287 | 253 | 326 | 428 | 481 | 59 | 276 | 1008 | 869 | 1138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 55 | 193 | 58 | 55 | 193 | 196 | 72 | 58 | 72 | 55 | 57 | 193 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 90 | 54 | 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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