Happys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this 16-day stretch for the region is a tough read. The only spot on the radar is Happys, and honestly, it’s a bit of a struggle. There’s a massive gap at the start with no real surf to speak of, and even when we get a pulse, the conditions are fighting it every step of the way.

We’ve got a long wait. The first real chance you’d even want to paddle out is on Sunday, August 9th. The morning session is your best bet, with glassy conditions and a small 3ft swell rolling in from the east. The period is a touch short at 9 seconds, so it’s not going to be packing much punch, but with the wind dead calm, it’ll be clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (214), so there’s a little bit of life. After that, things get messy again. The wind swings onshore or cross-offshore, the swell drops, and for the next week and a half, it’s all poor surf conditions with scores of zero. The water temperature feels about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Now, if you’re looking at the very end of the forecast, Saturday, August 22nd, has a morning window that’s worth a mention. It’s glassy again, with a 4ft swell from the east-northeast, and the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a bit better. The energy is still moderate (328). It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so don’t expect any gems. The break is a sheltered point, so it needs a specific swell direction – the optimum is from the northeast – and we’re getting it from the east-northeast, which is close enough. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but with these conditions, it’s not firing. Crowds are often around here, so expect company.

Honestly, the standout is that Sunday morning, August 9th. It’s the cleanest window we’ve got, with the glassy wind. The rest of the period is a write-off for anyone looking for quality. Swell energy gets strong toward the end, with readings over 600 and 700 (604 and 716) on August 18th and 19th, but the wind is cross or cross-on with fresh breezes, making it lumpy and choppy. Not worth it. For beginners, the swell on the 22nd is under 5ft, so it’s safe, but the quality is poor. For experts, the bigger stuff later is too messy to be fun.

We’ve got a long stretch of nothing in the middle – from the 10th to the 21st, it’s all poor surf conditions. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the glassy mornings, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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