Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next 16 days and, honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch for Happys. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions to start, and the only flicker of decent surf doesn’t show up until the second week.
From Tuesday 28 July right through to the end of the first week, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny – mostly 1.0ft to 4ft – with rubbish short-period windswell from the ESE and SE. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the sea state is choppy. The combined energy never gets above 260 (moderate energy at best) and most days sit in the weak zone. There’s nothing to get excited about.
The first real sign of life comes on Saturday 8 August. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SE with a solid 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 400 to 441 (strong wave energy) and the wind is light cross-on. It’s still only a marginal shout, but it’s the best we’ll see. The water temperature is 67°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Happys is a sheltered point break, so it will handle that SE swell okay, but the optimum swell direction for this spot is NE, so the direction is not ideal. Expect crowds here often.
By Sunday 9 August, the swell drops back to 3ft and the energy fades, then Monday 10 August is small again. But Tuesday 11 August sees a shift: light cross-off winds from the NNW and WSW, with 3ft swell from the ESE. The combined energy is still weak (122 to 100), but the wind is clean. Still not a standout.
The best window in the whole forecast is Wednesday 12 August. We’ve got 3ft of ESE swell with a 10 to 11-second period, combined energy hitting 247 to 251 (moderate energy), and offshore to cross-off wind from the WSW and SW. That means glassy to clean conditions. It’s surfable, and it’s the only day where the wind truly lines up for this spot. But it’s still only a 1 out of 10 quality call – ordinary, not epic.
Overall, there’s no true standout in this 16-day run. The only day worth paddling out for is Wednesday 12 August, with that offshore wind and a bit of groundswell energy. For everything else, you’re better off waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 38 | 32 | 65 | 71 | 114 | 95 | 64 | 92 | 178 | 196 | 135 | 143 | 111 | 88 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:38PM1.78m | 7:50AM1.20m | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:26AM1.26m | 8:45PM1.82m | 9:01AM1.31m | 9:17PM1.79m | 9:37AM1.35m | 9:50PM1.73m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:25PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.41m | 11:02PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.27m | 2:16AM0.32m | 1:32PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.25m | 2:47PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:26PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.25m | 4:08PM0.33m | 4:51AM0.26m | 4:54PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 31 | 38 | 32 | 21 | 71 | 67 | 41 | 55 | 15 | 14 | 36 | 54 | 143 | 111 | 88 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | S 10 | SE 16 | ESE 12 | E 11 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | — | ESE 13 | S 10 | — | S 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 17 | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 19 | 18 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 14 | 65 | 65 | 114 | 95 | 64 | 92 | 178 | 196 | 135 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 48 | 96 | 38 | 48 | 14 | 14 | 48 | 47 | 14 | 48 | 48 | 14 | 48 | 14 | 14 | 48 | 14 | 3 | 48 | 14 |
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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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