Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE 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 (Aug 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, but I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough watch for the next couple of weeks. The only break on the radar is Happys, a sheltered point break that needs a clean north-east swell to really light up, and that just isn’t happening.
The entire 16-day window is a flat spell. There’s no solid surf on offer. From Monday the 10th of August right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, the conditions are just poor, with a lot of cross-shore and onshore wind messing things up. The swell is tiny and short-period, mostly from the east and south-east, which is the wrong direction for this spot. The combined wave energy stays weak, mostly under 100 (like 83 on the 12th), barely nudging into a moderate range around 258 on the 10th, but it’s all wind chop and no power.
The only glimmer comes right at the very end. On Monday the 24th of August, we finally see a shift. The morning brings a light south-southwest breeze, making it cross-offshore and clean. Swell is a modest 4ft from the east at 9 seconds, with combined energy of 295 (moderate). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the only window where you might get a couple of grovelly ones. Then Tuesday the 25th of August morning, a light west-northwest offshore wind kicks in, with 4ft east swell at 9 seconds and energy of 202. Again, it’s clean but small.
Look, I’m not gonna hype this up. It’s a quiet period. If you’re desperate, the 24th and 25th mornings are your best bet for a clean, small wave. But don’t expect much. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird there. For now, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast. This is one of those times where the ocean just isn’t playing ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 145 | 76 | 76 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 28 | 66 | 65 | 73 | 50 | 56 | 33 | 74 | 94 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.91m | 6:47AM1.22m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.20m | 1:13AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 93 | 145 | 76 | 40 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 27 | 66 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 7 | SE 11 | E 15 | E 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 94 | 74 | 76 | 42 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | WSW 3 | — | E 11 | S 10 | NE 11 | S 7 | SSW 3 | SE 10 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | WSW 2 | — | NE 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 140 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 32 | 5 | 3 | — | 28 | 321 | 65 | 73 | 50 | 56 | 33 | 74 | 94 | 171 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 48 | 31 | 14 | 48 | 98 | 156 | 156 | 48 | 156 | 156 | 16 |
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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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