Happys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one to call. The whole 16-day window looks pretty flat and messy for the most part. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don't hold your breath for anything epic.

The only spot on the radar is Happys, a point break that's fairly consistent. The water's sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a slightly thicker spring suit.

Let's break it down. For the first week and a half, from late July right through to the start of August, it's a write-off. Swells are tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is either cross or cross-on making for choppy, poor surf. There's a moment on the morning of Wednesday, 29 July, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 2ft from the east with a weak 6-second period – not enough push to get excited about. The combined energy is a measly 42 (weak). This pattern of small, weak, and messy holds through until the 4th of August.

Then we get a tiny glimmer. On the morning of Wednesday, 5 August, things look a little better. The wind swings to a light SSW, going glassy, which will clean things right up. The swell is still small at 2ft from the ESE, but it's got a 10-second period, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is still only moderate at 114. It's the only time in the whole forecast that the conditions are described as "surfable," but it's still very ordinary. That's your best bet in the whole period, but don't expect much.

After that, it's back to small, choppy, and poor conditions all the way through to the 10th of August. There's a long gap of several days with no real recommendations. Honestly, for a point break that needs a decent swell to work, this is a painful run. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most of these days.

Stay patient, the forecasts can change.
Rusty

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