Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and have a look at what’s coming our way.
First off, the next few days are a bit of a write-off for good waves. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board. The first real chance of something surfable doesn’t pop up until the morning of Monday the 10th. That’s a solid gap of a few days with nothing on offer.
The standout in the whole forecast window is the morning of Thursday the 14th, but it comes with a big caveat. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the SE, with a moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy is strong at 800, so there’s plenty of push. But the water is going to be a mess – that cross-shore wind will put a chop on it, and the rating is poor. This is really only for the experienced crew; 6ft is getting into the territory where beginners will struggle. The water temp is about 68°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too wild.
The other session to keep an eye on is the morning of Monday the 10th. It’s smaller, with a 4ft swell from the E, but the wind is offshore from the W at 15 km/h. That offshore wind will clean things right up, making the most of the moderate energy (226). It’s a point break, so it handles that longer period E groundswell (10 seconds) well. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the cleanest option. Crowds are possible here, as it’s ‘often’ busy.
After that, we get into a run of bigger, messy swells from the 14th onward. The 17th and 18th see waves over 7ft, but with strong cross and cross-onshore winds, it’s going to be choppy and ugly. The combined energy stays high, up in the 400-600 range, but the quality just isn’t there. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one, to be honest.
So, to wrap it up: don’t hold your breath for the next week. The best bet is the morning of Monday the 10th for some clean, smaller waves. If you’re an expert and don’t mind a bit of chop, the morning of Thursday the 14th has the most size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 70 | 158 | 113 | 75 | 90 | 49 | 48 | 77 | 91 | 114 | 95 | 81 | 234 | 275 | 280 | 240 | 203 | 165 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:44PM1.36m | 12:44PM1.44m | 00:36AM1.21m | 1:57PM1.48m | 1:47AM1.08m | 3:19PM1.55m | 3:19AM1.01m | 4:34PM1.67m | 4:44AM1.03m | 5:37PM1.80m | 5:52AM1.11m | 6:31PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.49m | 6:09AM0.31m | 7:00PM0.58m | 7:01AM0.33m | 8:30PM0.62m | 8:05AM0.34m | 10:05PM0.58m | 9:18AM0.33m | 11:24PM0.49m | 10:30AM0.27m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:35AM0.20m | 1:13AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 70 | 158 | 113 | 56 | 90 | 34 | 48 | 77 | 91 | 114 | 95 | 81 | 234 | 275 | 280 | 240 | 203 | 165 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 8 | E 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 75 | 5 | 49 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | E 16 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSW 2 | SE 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 39 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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