Surf Forecasts:
Happisburgh surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, N swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happisburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk through this one in feet and miles.
Honestly, it’s a long, quiet stretch ahead. The forecast shows a big gap with nothing really worth paddling out for.
The first good sign doesn’t show up until Wednesday, the 29th of July. Before that, there’s a solid nine-day period from the 19th through the 28th where it’s just poor surf – tiny, messy, or blown out.
The one moment that has a pulse is Happisburgh on the morning of Wednesday, the 29th. We get a 5ft swell from the north, with a period of 6 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, so it won’t have great shape, and it can be a bit lumpy. The good news is the wind is offshore from the west at 25 mph, which will clean up the face nicely. The combined swell energy is moderate (148), and it’s the closest thing to a surfable wave we’ve got. For a beginner-friendly spot like Happisburgh, that’s the window. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Crowds are only *sometimes* an issue, but on a rare day like this, you might see a few others out.
After that, it’s back to small and weak. The 30th has strong offshore wind (25 mph) but the waves drop to 2ft, making it a tough paddle for little reward.
So, mark that Wednesday morning on the 29th, or give it a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 441 | 422 | 239 | 181 | 124 | 75 | 51 | 50 | 37 | 56 | 79 | 127 | 104 | 131 | 79 | 48 | 31 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:08AM3.61m | 11:59PM2.90m | 11:57AM3.39m | 00:49AM2.76m | 12:50PM3.13m | 1:45AM2.64m | 1:52PM2.88m | 2:45AM2.57m | 3:02PM2.70m | 3:48AM2.55m | 4:11PM2.63m | 4:48AM2.59m | 5:13PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.68m | 6:14PM0.10m | 6:15AM0.82m | 6:56PM0.37m | 6:58AM0.97m | 7:39PM0.65m | 7:45AM1.12m | 8:28PM0.92m | 8:42AM1.24m | 9:29PM1.12m | 9:59AM1.30m | 10:50PM1.21m | 11:30AM1.24m | 00:05AM1.16m | |||||||
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 | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 75 | — | — | 37 | 56 | 79 | — | 27 | — | 79 | 48 | 31 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 441 | 422 | 239 | 181 | 124 | — | 51 | 50 | — | — | — | 127 | 104 | 131 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 318 | 53 | 188 | 588 | 0 | 538 | 570 | 149 | 188 | 668 | 244 | 319 | 195 | 0 | 149 | 1102 | 591 | 604 | 670 | 709 |
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