Surf Forecasts:
Happys surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,948 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Happys in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Happys.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for a proper paddle session. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality surf. The first decent swell isn't even on the radar until the 25th of July, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a solid 10-day gap from the start of the forecast until we see anything worth getting wet for.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Wednesday 15th to Friday 24th July – Forget it. We’ve got tiny swell at best, and when it does show up, it’s accompanied by nasty cross-shore and cross-onshore winds that are gonna chop it to bits. From the 16th through the 20th, the swell gets big—over 8ft—but it’s all wrapped in strong, messy wind. The combined energy hits some crazy numbers (up to 2806), but that’s just raw power with no shape. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than anything else. The period is short, mostly 7–10 seconds, so it’s not going to hold any kind of line. Surf quality is consistently rated as poor.
Saturday 25th July – This is the only day that even gets a sniff of a recommendation. We’ve got a 8ft to 8ft SE swell, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (734 to 1079). The wind is a cross-shore, which is the best we’ll see, but it’s still a moderate breeze. The waves will be a bit lumpy with cross-chop. This is big enough for experienced surfers only—over 8ft at the top end. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, but with that short period, it’s not going to be the clean, peeling line you’d hope for. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Sunday 26th to Tuesday 30th July – The swell drops back down, and the cross-onshore winds return. The period improves a bit to 11 seconds in the last few days, but the wind never plays ball. The energy is weak to moderate (227 to 417). It’s a frustrating end to the outlook.
The best bet in this whole sorry mess is the morning of the 25th, but only if you’re an experienced surfer who doesn’t mind a bit of chop and a crowd. Even then, it’s marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 1024 | 1591 | 1706 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:48PM1.34m | 00:46AM1.30m | 1:52PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:50PM0.44m | 6:31AM0.36m | 6:50PM0.56m | 7:14AM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 37 | — | 10 | 1024 | 1591 | 1706 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1143 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 39 | 464 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 19 | 3332 | 3084 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 425 | 197 | 197 | 581 | 701 | 156 | 538 | 782 | 411 | 873 | 910 | 802 | 829 | 734 | 472 | 292 | 292 | 156 | 48 | 156 |
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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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