Happisburgh Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.78° N 1.62° E

Happisburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Happisburgh sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.5° 

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


Happisburgh surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with S 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Happisburgh in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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7
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ENE
7
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ENE
6
1.5
E
6
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ENE
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WNW
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NW
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0.9
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SSE
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WNW
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0.9
NNW
8
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NNW
7
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NNW
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S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
395
254
200
139
173
352
199
75
12
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87
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65
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
15
SE
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SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
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ESE
35
SE
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SW
35
S
45
WSW
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SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SE
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S
40
WSW
35
WSW
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WNW
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NW
15
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High Tide
00:48AM2.51m
2:29PM2.21m
2:46AM2.46m
4:16PM2.29m
4:11AM2.60m
5:15PM2.50m
5:04AM2.81m
5:55PM2.75m
5:45AM3.05m
6:29PM3.01m
6:22AM3.29m
7:00PM3.24m
Low Tide
6:58PM1.37m
7:51AM1.21m
8:07PM1.51m
9:24AM1.23m
9:43PM1.53m
10:55AM1.04m
11:11PM1.38m
11:53AM0.76m
00:07AM1.14m
12:35PM0.47m
00:50AM0.89m
1:13PM0.23m
1:29AM0.65m
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Temp °C
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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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