Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SE 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Let’s talk Happys.
This is a point break, sheltered from a lot. The water’s sitting about 68°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, nothing wild.
We’ve got a big dry spell. From now right through the beginning of August, it’s pretty much junk. Wednesday 29th morning is glassy but the swell is tiny – 2ft from the east, period a short 6 seconds, energy weak at 36. The report says poor. That’s the theme. A bit more size shows up Sunday 2nd August morning – 6ft from the southeast, energy at 308 – moderate now – but it’s cross-onshore at 20 km/h and choppy. Not worth it.
Monday 3rd August morning cleans up a little with cross-offshore wind, 4ft from east, but still poor. The first real sign of life is Tuesday 4th August morning: glassy, 3ft from east, energy 131, and the comment finally says “surfable but very ordinary.” Still, it’s something after a week of nothing.
Wednesday 5th August morning is clean again, 3ft from east-northeast, energy 111. Same ordinary comment. Then it’s back into cross or onshore winds and chop through the rest of that week and into the next.
Now, for the second week. Wednesday 12th August morning shows clean cross-offshore wind from the southwest, just 2ft from east but a very long period of 13 seconds, energy 156. That’s a groundswell with real push. At a point, that could surprise you. But the real standout is Thursday 13th August. Morning: cross-offshore WSW wind at 15 km/h, 3ft from east, 11 second period, energy 193. Then afternoon: glassy offshore, 3ft from east, still 11 seconds, energy 251. Clean, lined up, and the wind is perfect.
So the one to circle on the calendar is Thursday 13th August afternoon. It’s not big, but with that long period and glassy conditions at a point, it’ll be the best session of the whole 16 days. Just know the crowds can be heavy here – happens often at Happys. Worth getting out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 17 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 67 | 55 | 85 | 112 | 55 | 115 | 212 | 233 | 157 | 186 | 138 | 135 | 91 | 78 | 69 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:45AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:27AM0.28m | 5:50PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | E 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 16 | 33 | 43 | 32 | 26 | 52 | 45 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 61 | 112 | 134 | 138 | 135 | 91 | 78 | 61 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 33 | 5 | 134 | 68 | 103 | 65 | 28 | 69 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | E 16 | SE 11 | — | E 14 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | 15 | 14 | — | 5 | 42 | — | 15 | 25 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 3 | 21 | 67 | 55 | 85 | 112 | 55 | 115 | 212 | 233 | 157 | 186 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 538 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 15 | 14 | 48 | 14 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
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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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