Happys Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.81° S 153.15° E

Happys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Happys sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.3° 

Happys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Happys surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:

The surf forecast for Happys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for any decent waves. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with only a couple of fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle, and even those are pretty ordinary. There’s a bit of life in the ocean towards the end of the run, but it’s still not looking like anything to get excited about.

The main issue is that relentless east-northeast swell is pounding our sheltered point, and the wind just won’t leave us alone. For the first week and a half, it’s the same story every day: small waves, cross-onshore winds, and a choppy mess. We’re looking at combined energy readings mostly in the low hundreds – weak to barely moderate stuff. The swell heights stay under 5ft for the most part, but the quality is just not there.

Now, the first real, albeit small, window shows up on the morning of Saturday the 22nd. We’ve got a glassy 4ft of east swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 136. It’s surfable on a longboard, but it’s really just a grovel. The same story for Sunday the 23rd morning – glassy 4ft, but again, short period and weak energy. These are your only real chances for a clean wave in that first stretch, and they’re marginal.

We then hit a full flat spell from the 24th right through the 29th. The swell just dies, with heights dropping to around 2ft and weak energy readings in the 40s and 60s. It’s a proper dead period.

Finally, around the 30th of August, the ocean wakes up a bit. The morning is a cross-on mess, but the afternoon of Sunday the 30th sees the swell jump to 7ft from the southeast. However, the period is a short 7 seconds, and it’s cross-onshore and choppy. That’s a raw, lumpy 7ft – it’s got some push, but it’s not clean. The 31st is a bit smaller but still cross-shore and messy.

Looking into the first week of September, the wind is still a problem. We’ve got moderate cross-onshore breezes and rain showers, but the swell does start to show a bit more direction. On the morning of the 2nd of September, there’s a spurt of 2ft swell with a very long 11-second period, but the wind is still cross-on and choppy. It’s a tease. By the 3rd, we’re back to small, messy surf.

So where does that leave us? Honestly, the standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. It’s a clean, glassy 4ft of east swell, and it’s the only time we get a real window of calm before the next week of mush. The other option is the morning of Sunday the 23rd, which is essentially the same thing. Both are for the patient and the desperate. The bigger 7ft on the 30th is too messy and blown out to recommend to anyone but the most determined, and even then, it’s a battle.

The water temp is 68°F, which is about 2°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want the full suit. The crowd factor: this place is often busy, so even in these poor conditions, you might have company.

It’s a tough outlook, folks. But that’s how it goes sometimes. The ocean’s always changing, and a forecast this far out can shift. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath. For now, maybe wax up the longboard for a few small, clean ones on the 22nd, or just give it a rest.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:08PM1.38m
00:23AM1.02m
2:20PM1.36m
1:27AM0.90m
3:34PM1.38m
3:10AM0.84m
4:35PM1.45m
4:37AM0.87m
5:22PM1.53m
5:34AM0.95m
6:00PM1.62m
6:17AM1.05m
6:35PM1.71m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.72m
6:55AM0.41m
9:08PM0.75m
7:52AM0.45m
10:44PM0.69m
9:00AM0.46m
11:42PM0.60m
10:06AM0.44m
00:18AM0.50m
11:01AM0.40m
00:48AM0.40m
11:48AM0.35m
1:15AM0.32m
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Information about the Happys Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Happys may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Happys is 2 km (1 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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