Surf Forecasts:
Happisburgh surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with 63 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happisburgh this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Happisburgh in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happisburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Happisburgh is looking pretty grim. The finder won't even give us a single recommendation, so we're in for a long, quiet spell. The groundswell energy is just not there, and most of the time the wind's all wrong.
Let's start with Thursday, August 6th. We've got a tiny 3ft NW swell rolling in, but it's weak – only 56 (combined energy). The offshore wind is a fresh 19 mph from the WNW, which will clean it up, but the swell period is a short 6 seconds, so it's just not got any push. It's a "poor surf conditions" call from the get-go. Friday the 7th is similar, with a 2ft N swell and a light offshore in the morning, but the energy is still low (61), and it's just not enough to get excited about. The rest of the first week and into the second is a washout. Saturday the 8th through to the 15th of August shows swell heights barely scraping 2ft, with onshore or cross-shore winds and energy readings mostly in the teens or single digits. It's a long gap of nothing.
Things don't really improve. The swell stays tiny, sometimes under 2ft, and the wind, while occasionally offshore, is too strong or just doesn't line up with the swell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. For a beginner spot that's already inconsistent, this is a total blank. It's the kind of run that's more normal for this area, honestly. The setup is so weak and wobbly that if you're itching for a fix, you'd be better off looking at a kite than a paddleboard. There's just nothing on offer for the surfer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 4 | SE 3 | N 9 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | N 8 | E 5 |
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 kJ | 56 | 51 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 40 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 62 | 36 | 25 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:55PM3.08m | 1:46AM2.68m | 2:06PM2.89m | 3:02AM2.62m | 3:32PM2.81m | 4:20AM2.69m | 4:53PM2.86m | 5:26AM2.89m | 6:02PM2.99m | 6:22AM3.16m | 7:00PM3.14m | 7:11AM3.44m | 7:51PM3.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10AM0.99m | 7:52PM0.73m | 8:07AM1.11m | 8:58PM0.92m | 9:26AM1.17m | 10:25PM1.02m | 11:06AM1.06m | 11:53PM0.95m | 12:28PM0.76m | 00:58AM0.79m | 1:28PM0.39m | 1:49AM0.62m | 2:18PM0.06m | 2:33AM0.49m | |||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | SE 4 | N 6 | N 9 | E 3 | N 9 | NW 4 | N 3 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 63 | 61 | 60 | 40 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 56 | 51 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 62 | 36 | 25 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 185 | 4 | 4 | 194 | 149 | 604 | 570 | 570 | 604 | 552 | 567 | 563 | 563 | 591 | 650 | 555 | 155 | 264 | 383 | 172 |
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