Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let's talk about the only spot we've got to work with, Happys.
To be straight with you, the first chunk of this outlook is a bust. Wednesday the 22nd shows some size, with a 5ft swell from the east, but the cross-onshore wind is going to chop it right up. The energy is moderate (617), but it's poor. That pretty much sums up the first week. There's a ton of small, weak swell and bad wind directions. The real gem is Thursday morning the 23rd. The swell drops to 4ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm. That's a huge positive. The wave energy is moderate (207), but with clean conditions, it's the best session of the entire first week. It's an intermediate wave at a point break, so it's a good level for most.
After that, it's a desert. From Friday the 24th right through the end of the month, the swell is mostly below 3ft and onshore, with a few weak pulses. The combined energy drops to two-digit numbers, which is a sign of very weak surf. By the 31st, we see a bit of a pulse with 5ft from the southeast and a 10-second period, but the cross-onshore wind is still ruining it. The wave energy is strong (430), but it's all wasted.
The first week of August has a couple of quick, clean windows. On the morning of Sunday the 2nd, a 4ft east-southeast swell combines with glassy conditions again. The energy is moderate (237), and even though it's just "surfable," the lack of wind makes it the best option that far out. Then Monday morning the 3rd is similar, with a tiny 2ft swell but dead calm. It won't be big, but it'll be clean.
The only real standout is Thursday morning, July 23rd at Happys. The 4ft east swell paired with glassy, offshore wind from the southwest is where you need to be. It's a consistent point break, so it's reliable. The crowds are "often" here, so expect company, but with the best conditions in the window, everyone will be there.
The water is 68°F, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year. Not a big deal.
For the rest of the run, it's slim pickings. The second week has a couple of calm mornings, but the swell is tiny. Don't get your hopes up too much for anything beyond that; it's promising but not certain.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 161 | 130 | 100 | 161 | 258 | 66 | 132 | 93 | 40 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 29 | 26 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:01PM1.36m | 2:35AM1.04m | 4:06PM1.41m | 3:43AM0.98m | 5:02PM1.48m | 4:48AM0.97m | 5:48PM1.57m | 5:43AM1.01m | 6:28PM1.65m | 6:30AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.72m | 7:11AM1.13m | 7:38PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.71m | 8:52AM0.43m | 10:42PM0.69m | 9:46AM0.41m | 11:46PM0.63m | 10:38AM0.38m | 00:33AM0.55m | 11:27AM0.34m | 1:11AM0.46m | 12:11PM0.30m | 1:44AM0.39m | 12:53PM0.27m | 2:16AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 161 | 130 | 100 | 93 | 99 | 66 | 132 | 93 | 40 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 4 | ESE 11 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 193 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | — | 40 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | — | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 14 | E 13 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 20 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | — | SW 3 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 161 | 258 | 100 | — | — | — | — | 84 | 21 | 12 | — | 1 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 156 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 31 | 156 | 16 | 48 | 48 | 146 |
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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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