Surf Forecasts:
Happisburgh surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happisburgh this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Happisburgh in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happisburgh over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the table for Happisburgh over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – this stretch of coast is in a bit of a slump.
Right now, and for a long stretch ahead, there’s just nothing doing. The wave energy is incredibly weak, with values barely hitting double digits, and the wind’s all wrong. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, with the first real window of opportunity not arriving until late in the period.
The combined swell energy is practically zero for days, stuck below 100. Even when we see a bit of a pulse around the 13th and 14th of July with energy climbing into the 160s to 175 range, the wind is howling cross-onshore which just trashes the wave shape. That’s more of a kite-surfing breeze than anything for a paddle board. For the beginner-friendly, inconsistent setup here, that’s a no-go.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to get worked up about there.
Your best bet, and I mean your *only* bet, isn't until the end of the run. We’re looking at Tuesday, 21st of July. The morning session is the one to look at. Swell from the north at about 0.8 yards, with an 8-second period. Now, the wave energy is still modest at 76, but here’s the kicker: we get a clean, cross-off breeze from the west-southwest. That’ll tidy things up nicely. It’s not a big day, but for Happisburgh, that’s the standout. Conditions will be clean and rideable. Keep your expectations in check though; this is a rare, inconsistent break, so don't go expecting perfection. The afternoon goes sour with the wind shifting, so be on it early.
Other than that one morning, it’s a write-off. A long, dry spell for a spot that’s used to being inconsistent. It tends not to stay this poor forever, so keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | N 11 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 41 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 36 | 76 | 92 | 150 | 175 | 160 | 131 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:32PM3.12m | 1:34AM2.66m | 1:32PM3.01m | 2:41AM2.66m | 2:42PM2.94m | 3:47AM2.72m | 3:55PM2.96m | 4:47AM2.84m | 5:03PM3.06m | 5:42AM3.00m | 6:04PM3.19m | 6:33AM3.20m | 7:01PM3.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55AM1.06m | 7:38PM0.56m | 7:45AM1.15m | 8:30PM0.65m | 8:44AM1.21m | 9:33PM0.72m | 9:58AM1.18m | 10:48PM0.75m | 11:20AM1.04m | 00:02AM0.70m | 12:32PM0.78m | 1:05AM0.60m | 1:33PM0.48m | 1:59AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 20 | 16 | 41 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 36 | 76 | 92 | 150 | 175 | 160 | 131 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 554 | 475 | 466 | 203 | 466 | 442 | 420 | 245 | 421 | 442 | 331 | 476 | 514 | 513 | 621 | 528 | 316 | 495 | 525 | 203 |
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