Happys Surf Guide

Happys on the North Coast is a sheltered point break that has reasonably consistent surf The best wind direction is from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the northeast.There is a left breaking point here. Likely to be crowded if working. Beware of rips, sharks and jellyfish.

Happys Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point2fairly consistent
23.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Happys:

The best conditions reported for surf at Happys occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

What's the best time of year to surf Happys (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Happys with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 1% of the time in February while 22% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 77% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
1%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
22%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
77%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Happys Location Map

Interactive Happys surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Happys is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Australia, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Happys is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 64 km (40 miles) away.

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Happys Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 19:34 Local Time
WedThu
7PM10PM1AM4AM
Wave (m)
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
Period (s) 10 10 10 10
Wind (km/h)
15
10
10
10
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross cross-
off

Swell History at Happys

Surf stats for Happys, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Happys

Wind stats for Happys, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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