Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for Happys is a tough one. We’re looking at a long 16-day window, but the honest truth is there isn’t a single standout session that’s going to have you calling in sick. The whole period is plagued by onshore or cross-shore winds, tiny, weak swells, and a lot of chop. The first real surfable day isn’t until the 18th of September, and even then, it’s barely a whisper.
Let’s talk about the early part. Starting Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, we’ve got a tiny 4ft swell from the NE, but it’s a short period 4-second windswell with only 77 units of energy. That’s close to flat. The wind is a messy cross-shore breeze at 15 mph, turning it all textured and choppy. Not worth a paddle.
The next few days are worse. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are just sad – swells drop to 1ft to 1ft. The water temp is 69°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing unusual for a wetsuit.
We get a bit of a bump in size on Tuesday the 8th, with a 7ft swell from the SE in the afternoon, but it’s a short, weak 7-second period. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, turning it into a choppy mess. The combined energy hits 392, which is moderate, but it’s so poorly aligned with the wind that it’s not going to be any fun.
The only glimmer of hope comes on the 18th of September. Friday morning offers a 2ft swell from the E with a 8-second period (104 units of energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW at 15 mph. It’s still small, but it’s the cleanest surf we’ll see. Friday afternoon is even better – the wind swings to a light offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, making for glassy conditions. The swell is still only 2ft from the E (109 units of energy), but it’s clean, rideable, and the only time in the whole forecast that’s truly surfable for a log or a longboard. It’s ordinary, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Honestly, for a break like Happys, a point break that’s sheltered and usually needs a good NE swell, this is a blank run. The wind is consistently wrong, and the swells are either too small or too short-period. If you’re not keen on the tiny, clean wave on the 18th, you’re better off waiting for the next proper swell pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 4 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 35 | 51 | 39 | 52 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 363 | 124 | 58 | 37 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.09m | 1:41PM1.56m | 1:29AM0.95m | 3:09PM1.60m | 3:21AM0.92m | 4:25PM1.70m | 4:47AM1.01m | 5:25PM1.81m | 5:49AM1.15m | 6:16PM1.89m | 6:39AM1.31m | 7:00PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55PM0.61m | 6:23AM0.31m | 8:37PM0.63m | 7:38AM0.35m | 10:14PM0.55m | 9:05AM0.35m | 11:23PM0.43m | 10:23AM0.30m | 00:13AM0.31m | 11:29AM0.23m | 00:54AM0.22m | 12:24PM0.17m | 1:31AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 47 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 58 | 37 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 28 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | N 9 | S 10 | — | — | E 9 | SE 14 | E 9 | — | — | E 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 16 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 7 | 14 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 4 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | E 6 | E 4 |
| kJ | 46 | 4 | — | 17 | — | — | 14 | 50 | 35 | 51 | 17 | 52 | 22 | — | 29 | 363 | 124 | — | 29 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 18 | 14 | 156 | 22 | 156 | 636 | 96 | 1 | 156 | 48 | 16 | 48 | 2 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 1 | 202 | 4 |
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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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