Happys Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.81° S 153.15° E

Happys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Happys sea temperature is
20.0° C
1.0° 

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: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 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 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here, checkin’ in on the local surf for the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a slow grind for most of it, I’m afraid. Happys, that sheltered little point, is the only spot in the picture, and for a long stretch, it’s just not happening.

From Tuesday the 11th through Wednesday the 19th, we’re stuck with poor conditions. Wind’s mostly onshore or cross-shore, often blowing fresh and lumpy, with rain and even a risk of thunderstorms thrown in. The swell gets up to about 7ft on the 18th, but with all that chop, it’s not for paddle surfing. The wave energy climbs into the moderate-to-strong range (numbers up to 824), but without clean wind, it’s a mess.

The standout is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. That’s where it’s at. You’ve got a clean 5ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. It’ll be glassy, the point will be working, and the water’s about 68°F—a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, so grab a wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate at 449, but the conditions make it a proper session.

That Saturday morning is your best bet. The afternoon wind turns and the quality fades. Sunday the 23rd is surfable but nothing to write home about—4ft with a clean cross-off wind, just ordinary. After that, it’s small and onshore again.

Stay patient, and nail that Saturday slot. It’s the one.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
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9
1.2
SE
5
1.2
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6
1.1
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.4
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6
1.3
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6
1.4
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6
1.6
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
2
SE
7
2.1
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
57
63
61
61
60
41
41
41
41
79
86
77
177
138
119
147
193
233
342
555
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
WSW
0
WSW
15
NE
20
SW
25
SSW
20
ESE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SE
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
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SE
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ESE
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
7:19PM1.98m
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
12:33PM0.13m
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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5:23
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1
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Temp °C
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19
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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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