
Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you: this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim for Happys. There’s nothing here that’s worth paddling out for. The first week is a total write-off, with small, weak, and messy conditions. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf from the 24th of July all the way through to the 6th of August. The swell is tiny, often under 3 ft, mostly from the east, and the wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore, keeping the surface chopped up. You’ll see some weak energy readings, like 106 (moderate) on the 24th morning, but it just doesn’t come together. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so it’s a bit nippy, but nothing wild.
In the second week, things get bigger, but it’s not a good thing. The swell picks up from the 2nd of August, but it’s all wind-affected junk. The combined energy jumps up to 487 (strong) and then 800 (strong) on the 3rd, but it’s a messy, cross-onhore mess. By the 4th, we’re looking at 8 ft to 10 ft of swell, and the energy is hitting 1027 (very strong) – but it’s all coming with a strong cross-on wind. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so it’s just a lumpy, blown-out wall of white water. For a point break that’s sheltered and needs a clean NE swell, this southeast wind is the kiss of death. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The conditions are too rough and ugly for a proper session.
The only faint glimmer comes on the morning of the 7th of August. The swell is 7 ft from the ESE with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the energy is a massive 1600 (very strong). The wind is cross-shore, which is better than onshore, and the report calls it just “marginal.” But because it’s so far out, that’s a long-range promise. Even then, the period is so long that a point break like Happys might actually see the waves closing out or going a bit too straight. It’s a big, powerful groundswell, but it’s not a sure thing. The rest of that week drops back down to 4 ft to 5 ft with the same old cross-on wind.
So, what’s the best on offer? I can’t honestly call any of this a standout. The 7th of August morning is the only day that even gets a whisper of a chance, but it’s a gamble. For now, the forecast is a blank, and the break is fairly consistent normally, so this quiet spell is a bit of a bummer. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 78 | 116 | 61 | 86 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 53 | 68 | 33 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:50AM1.20m | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:26AM1.26m | 8:45PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:32PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | SE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 7 |
100 | 78 | 116 | 61 | 86 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 14 |
3 | 10 | — | 39 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 9 | — | SE 18 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | E 7 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 14 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 |
3 | 3 | — | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | S 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SW 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 |
3 | 51 | 112 | 53 | 43 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 53 | 68 | — | 137 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 48 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 128 | 146 | 146 | 1 | 31 | 156 | 96 | 421 | 48 | 0 | 14 | 48 | 14 |
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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.
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