Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, ol' Rusty here. Let's have a look at the picture for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with no real surf action to speak of. The first decent recommendation doesn't pop up until the very end of the month, so we're talking about a solid two weeks of basically nothing. The swell is there, but the wind is just shocking for most of it, and the quality's terrible.
The one spot we’ve got to watch is Happys, a point break that handles a NE swell. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The first couple of weeks are dominated by a big SE/ESE swell, but it's a total write-off. The wind is a relentless cross-onshore from the SE, blowing at 19–22 mph, and the waves are just lumpy, choppy, and messy. Swell heights get up to 10 ft, with combined energy readings well into the strong range (over 1500), but it's all for nothing. It's a real shame – the period is decent, hitting 10 seconds, which usually means some push, but the wind kills it completely. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
As we head into the second week, the swell drops off, but the wind is still rubbish. The period drops to 7–8 seconds, and the energy is weak (under 300). It’s basically a flat spell with occasional small, messy lines.
Alright, now for the only glimmer of hope. Come Saturday, the 1st of August, we finally see a change. The wind swings to the west, going offshore in the morning, and the conditions clean up. The swell is small, only 4 ft, coming from the SE with a short 6-second period, and the energy is weak (94). It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only clean window we get. The morning on the 1st is your best bet – small, clean, and rideable, but don't expect any power.
So, the standout here is that Saturday morning on the 1st of August. It’s the only time the stars align for a clean session. The rest of the window is a big, fat zero for quality surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 384 | 629 | 585 | 1210 | 1412 | 1484 | 1195 | 1266 | 1507 | 1529 | 1524 | 1250 | 978 | 565 | 476 | 359 | 262 | 224 | 188 | 311 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.37m | 11:19PM1.64m | 11:51AM1.36m | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:48PM1.34m | 00:46AM1.30m | 1:52PM1.34m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:01PM1.36m | 2:35AM1.04m | 4:06PM1.41m | 3:43AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.20m | 5:07AM0.27m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.32m | 5:50PM0.44m | 6:31AM0.36m | 6:50PM0.56m | 7:14AM0.40m | 8:01PM0.66m | 8:01AM0.42m | 9:22PM0.71m | 8:52AM0.43m | 10:42PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | SE 9 | E 20 | SE 10 | E 18 | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 3 | 585 | 8 | 1412 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 476 | 359 | 262 | 224 | 188 | 220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 21 | NE 8 | E 18 | S 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SE 10 | SW 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 2 | E 9 |
| kJ | 284 | 384 | 629 | 14 | 1210 | 21 | 1484 | 1195 | 1266 | 1507 | 1529 | 1524 | 1250 | 978 | 565 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 311 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 733 | 734 | 151 | 425 | 867 | 786 | 786 | 692 | 292 | 395 | 209 | 156 | 156 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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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