Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,952 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break down what we’ve got in real-world numbers. We’re looking at Happys, a sheltered little point break. The water is 69°F, which is a couple degrees cooler than we’d usually have in July, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The big story here is a long stretch of nothing before one decent window.
### The Dead Zone: July 12th to July 20th
There’s a huge eight-day gap with no good surf. From Sunday the 12th all the way through Monday the 20th, it’s either tiny waves or blown-out junk. The swell energy stays weak to moderate (under 100) for most of it, or when it does pick up, the wind ruins it completely. On Thursday the 16th, there’s a big spike of 8ft SE swell (energy of 1059), but it’s coming with a 30-35 mph cross-off wind and rain. Not rideable. By Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, we get 6ft to 8ft of short-period SE swell, but the wind is howling cross-shore at 35-40 mph. That kind of messy, strong wind at a point break? That’s kite-surfing conditions, not a good paddle.
### The One Good Window: Tuesday, July 21st Morning
After all that waiting, Tuesday morning the 21st is your day. Happys will see a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a nice 10-second period. The wind is a light 10 mph from the SSW, meaning cross-offshore – dead clean. The combined energy is 605, which is a solid, fun amount of push for a point. This is the only time in the entire 16-day forecast that gets called “good surf conditions.” It won’t be giant, but for a sheltered point, that’s a perfect size for a long, fun session. Get it while it lasts, because the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.
### After That
From Wednesday the 22nd through the end, we slide back to small conditions. Swell drops to 2ft to 4ft, but the wind turns cross or cross-onshore, and the energy fades away. By the 26th and 27th, you’re looking at tiny 2ft to 2ft waves with no real punch.
So, to sum it up: one true stand-out morning on the 21st. The rest is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the charts, because things can always shift.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 86 | 60 | 48 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 1034 | 460 | 342 | 493 | 673 | 1067 | 1710 | 952 | 446 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:39PM1.91m | 6:49AM1.23m | 7:31PM2.00m | 7:42AM1.28m | 8:20PM2.03m | 8:32AM1.32m | 9:07PM2.01m | 9:21AM1.36m | 9:52PM1.93m | 10:10AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.37m | 11:19PM1.64m | 11:51AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18AM0.35m | 12:39PM0.13m | 2:10AM0.28m | 1:32PM0.09m | 2:57AM0.24m | 2:24PM0.09m | 3:42AM0.23m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:25AM0.24m | 4:05PM0.20m | 5:07AM0.27m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | 5:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 135 | 86 | 60 | 48 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 15 | 10 | 673 | 1067 | 1710 | 952 | 446 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 5 | NE 6 | NE 10 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | 32 | 338 | 382 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 21 | 368 | 353 | 1034 | 460 | 342 | 493 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 96 | 31 | 202 | 174 | 425 | 197 | 14 | 949 | 910 | 873 | 197 | 910 | 48 | 802 | 802 | 472 | 197 |
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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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