Happisburgh Surf Break

Happisburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.78° N 1.62° E

Issued: 12 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Happisburgh sea temperature is
16.6° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Happisburgh surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Happisburgh surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happisburgh this week:

The surf forecast for Happisburgh over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Happisburgh in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happisburgh over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
N
7
0.9
N
6
0.9
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
7
0
0
0
0
0
42
70
68
85
37
23
14
3
4
30
28
29
19
12
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
15
NW
10
E
20
SW
35
WNW
20
N
15
WSW
15
NW
15
SE
15
SW
20
WSW
30
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNE
15
SSW
20
WNW
5
SW
0
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:26PM3.03m
8:39AM3.30m
9:04PM3.00m
9:14AM3.37m
9:41PM2.94m
9:49AM3.40m
10:19PM2.87m
10:25AM3.39m
10:59PM2.80m
11:02AM3.34m
11:44PM2.74m
11:44AM3.24m
00:35AM2.69m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.53m
3:09AM0.68m
3:38PM0.44m
3:44AM0.67m
4:16PM0.39m
4:18AM0.70m
4:54PM0.37m
4:54AM0.76m
5:32PM0.38m
5:31AM0.84m
6:12PM0.42m
6:11AM0.95m
6:53PM0.48m
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:31
4:31
4:33
4:33
4:35
4:35
4:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:21
9:21
9:20
9:20
9:19
9:19
9:17
 mm
Temp °C
19
21
19
19
20
21
19
15
16
18
19
21
26
26
19
15
17
16
24
26
24
Feels °C
16
18
17
17
18
19
12
11
15
15
15
19
21
20
15
10
13
14
21
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
5
0.8
N
7
0.9
N
6
0.9
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
6
Energy kJ
5
1
3
3
2
70
68
85
37
23
14
3
4
28
29
19
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
Energy kJ
3
1
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
NNW
6
0.3
SE
2
0.7
S
4
0.3
W
2
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
3
7
3
21
42
1
16
1
3
7
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
420
408
323
300
664
665
408
188
4
0
29
149
521
660
394
430
425
149
425
567
570
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
7
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Information about the Happisburgh Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Happisburgh provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Happisburgh can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Happisburgh 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 (Happisburgh) 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 Happisburgh 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.

Happisburgh is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Broadland. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Broadland. Broadland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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