Surf Forecasts:
Happisburgh surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 19 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NW 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 Thursday (Nov 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happisburgh over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | ENE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 15 | N 6 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 45 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 88 | 177 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:29AM3.17m | 5:18PM3.07m | 5:14AM3.31m | 5:52PM3.23m | 5:55AM3.41m | 6:23PM3.35m | 6:33AM3.47m | 6:54PM3.42m | 7:09AM3.48m | 7:26PM3.44m | 7:45AM3.42m | 7:57PM3.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM1.04m | 11:31AM0.30m | 11:51PM0.80m | 12:13PM0.22m | 00:31AM0.59m | 12:51PM0.21m | 1:08AM0.44m | 1:25PM0.26m | 1:41AM0.35m | 1:58PM0.34m | 2:14AM0.32m | 2:30PM0.46m | 2:47AM0.35m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 4:14 | — | — | 4:12 | — | — | 4:10 | — | — | 4:08 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | N 10 | ENE 3 | N 14 | N 14 | — |
| kJ | 86 | 45 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | S 3 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 39 | 88 | 177 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 408 | 472 | 474 | 522 | 522 | 474 | 478 | 570 | 651 | 317 | 650 | 591 | 393 | 413 | 410 | 413 | 203 | 203 | 191 |
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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).
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