Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here, checkin’ in on the local surf for the next couple of weeks.
It’s gonna be a slow grind for most of it, I’m afraid. Happys, that sheltered little point, is the only spot in the picture, and for a long stretch, it’s just not happening.
From Tuesday the 11th through Wednesday the 19th, we’re stuck with poor conditions. Wind’s mostly onshore or cross-shore, often blowing fresh and lumpy, with rain and even a risk of thunderstorms thrown in. The swell gets up to about 7ft on the 18th, but with all that chop, it’s not for paddle surfing. The wave energy climbs into the moderate-to-strong range (numbers up to 824), but without clean wind, it’s a mess.
The standout is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. That’s where it’s at. You’ve got a clean 5ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. It’ll be glassy, the point will be working, and the water’s about 68°F—a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, so grab a wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate at 449, but the conditions make it a proper session.
That Saturday morning is your best bet. The afternoon wind turns and the quality fades. Sunday the 23rd is surfable but nothing to write home about—4ft with a clean cross-off wind, just ordinary. After that, it’s small and onshore again.
Stay patient, and nail that Saturday slot. It’s the one.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 79 | 86 | 77 | 177 | 138 | 119 | 147 | 193 | 233 | 342 | 555 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:19PM1.98m | 7:36AM1.33m | 8:03PM2.00m | 8:21AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.95m | 9:05AM1.49m | 9:24PM1.85m | 9:48AM1.52m | 10:01PM1.70m | 10:32AM1.51m | 10:36PM1.53m | 11:17AM1.48m | 11:10PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.13m | 1:56AM0.19m | 1:25PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:14PM0.09m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:01PM0.14m | 3:49AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.24m | 4:24AM0.20m | 4:33PM0.36m | 4:58AM0.25m | 5:22PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | ENE 9 | — |
| kJ | 76 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 4 | 27 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | 31 | 27 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | S 10 | E 11 | NE 11 | E 11 | NE 10 | S 6 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | — | NE 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 79 | 86 | 77 | 177 | 138 | 119 | 147 | 193 | 233 | 342 | 555 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 48 | 1 | 48 | 261 | 141 | 197 | 472 | 48 | 156 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
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The above surf forecast table for Happys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Happys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Happys 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 (Happys) 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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