Happys Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.81° S 153.15° E

Happys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Happys sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

Happys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Happys surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 443 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching the charts for this little stretch of coast. Let’s be real honest here – the next 16 days are a pretty grim run for Happys. The finder’s not giving us a single standout session, and the ocean’s just not cooperating. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with a mix of small, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind. The only glimmer of hope is way out on Sunday the 23rd of August, but even that’s a long way off.

First up, Wednesday the 12th of August starts off with a tiny 2ft east swell, period at 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 75. It’s glassy in the morning, which is nice, but the surf is just too small and poor. That 2ft to 2ft stuff sticks around through Thursday and Friday, with the wind swinging around and messing things up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees a bump in swell, up to 6ft from the southeast, with period dropping to a short 6 seconds. The energy climbs into the moderate range (254 on Saturday afternoon, 249 on Sunday), but it’s all cross-onshore wind – fresh and lumpy. This is not the kind of setup that’s going to give you a clean wave. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong wind and lumpy chop might be more your thing, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a write-off.

The second week doesn’t get much better. From Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th, we’re looking at 5ft to 7ft ESE swell, period slowly building from 8 to 9 seconds. The energy gets strong, hitting 805 on Wednesday afternoon, but the wind is still cross-onshore, with rain showers and even a risk of thunderstorms. The surf is consistently described as poor.

Thursday the 20th of August brings the biggest swell of the period – 10ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, and a massive 2597 combined energy. That’s a strong, powerful swell, but it’s too big for anyone but experts, and the cross-onshore wind keeps it choppy. The rating is a marginal 1/10. There’s a small window of cleaner conditions on Friday the 21st morning, with a cross-shore wind and 6ft swell, but it’s still poor.

Now, the one spot that has a bit of promise is Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning shows 5ft east swell, period 11 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is a moderate 496, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions” with a score of 2/10. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean. This is a point break, and that longer-period swell (11 seconds) should bring some decent shape. The swell direction is east, but the optimum for Happys is northeast, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s the best we’ve got. The crowds are often here, so expect some company.

Monday the 24th also has clean conditions in the morning with cross-offshore wind and 4ft swell, but it’s only marginal. After that, the surf fades back into the ordinary and poor category through to the end of the forecast period.

Look, it’s a tough outlook. The only real chance for a decent wave is that Sunday the 23rd of August morning, but it’s a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for the next swell window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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9
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
60
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60
41
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41
27
58
100
69
224
216
172
228
118
191
183
311
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
WSW
25
SSW
15
ESE
15
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20
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20
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High Tide
7:36AM1.33m
8:03PM2.00m
8:21AM1.42m
8:45PM1.95m
9:05AM1.49m
9:24PM1.85m
9:48AM1.52m
10:01PM1.70m
10:32AM1.51m
10:36PM1.53m
11:17AM1.48m
11:10PM1.35m
Low Tide
1:56AM0.19m
1:25PM0.09m
2:36AM0.15m
2:14PM0.09m
3:13AM0.14m
3:01PM0.14m
3:49AM0.16m
3:47PM0.24m
4:24AM0.20m
4:33PM0.36m
4:58AM0.25m
5:22PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Happys Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Happys may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Happys is 2 km (1 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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