Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ESE 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 (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a honest look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a tough stretch for this stretch of coast. We're looking at a long, dry spell of poor conditions before anything even gets close to rideable.
Right now, and for the vast majority of the next 16 days, it's a no-go at Happys. The pattern is stubborn: a mix of cross-onshore and cross winds, choppy, messy conditions, and not much in the way of clean swell. The energy levels are mostly weak to moderate, bouncing around in the low triple digits. The water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is about normal for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
We've got a stretch from today, Friday the 13th of September (afternoon), through to the afternoon of Thursday the 26th of September that is almost completely written off. The combined energy peaks in the middle of the week, with a pulse of strong energy (613 to 732) arriving on Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th, but that comes with horrible winds. A strong breeze from the SSE and SE makes it a total mess – think strong cross-onshore, lumpy, and blown out. Not worth paddling out for.
The only tiny glimmer in the entire outlook is on the morning of Saturday the 19th of September. The swell drops back to a manageable 5 ft from the ESE, with a period stretching out to 10 seconds. That's a decent groundswell signal. The winds are a gentle SSE cross-shore at 15 km/h (9 mph), which would clean it up a touch. The combined energy is strong at 532, so there will be some push. But the forecast label calls it "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so it’s not a guaranteed winner. You'd be gambling on the tide window.
Beyond that, it’s more of the same. A few small, weak pulses with onshore winds. All in all, a blank fortnight. The pattern is locked in, and while it’s frustrating, for this area, a long stretch like this is just part of the deal. Nothing to do but wait for the forecasts to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 329 | 234 | 222 | 160 | 158 | 163 | 125 | 107 | 82 | 60 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 27 | 43 | 606 | 1109 | 517 | 717 | 694 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.84m | 8:43AM1.63m | 8:51PM1.73m | 9:23AM1.66m | 9:23PM1.59m | 10:03AM1.64m | 9:54PM1.43m | 10:45AM1.58m | 10:23PM1.26m | 11:32AM1.51m | 10:52PM1.11m | 12:27PM1.44m | 11:28PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.16m | 2:38AM0.11m | 2:43PM0.23m | 3:09AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.32m | 3:40AM0.16m | 4:10PM0.44m | 4:11AM0.21m | 4:57PM0.57m | 4:42AM0.27m | 5:52PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.34m | 7:07PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 6 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | E 13 | E 16 | NE 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 108 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 27 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 22 | E 14 | NE 16 | E 12 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | NE 9 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 11 | E 11 | E 13 | — | NE 11 | NE 16 | E 12 |
| kJ | 20 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 10 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | — | — | E 14 | — | SE 20 | E 20 | E 20 | E 10 | E 12 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 8 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | 15 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NW 3 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 329 | 234 | 222 | 160 | 158 | 163 | 125 | 107 | 82 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 606 | 1109 | 517 | 717 | 694 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 48 | 48 | 14 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 411 | 20 | 47 | 1471 | 151 | 581 | 472 | 151 |
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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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