Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this outlook for Hennemans is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid long-period groundswell pushing in, but for most of the 16-day window, the wind is going to be a problem. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—nearly 4°F above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The overall pattern shows a pretty consistent SW swell hanging around, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore for the first week and a half, making things choppy and messy. The swell energy is moderate at best, sitting around 746 (moderate) on the first Tuesday, and it drops off from there. The best window is a narrow one.

Now, let’s get into it. Tuesday the 7th of July kicks off with a 3ft SW swell, but with a 9 mph WNW cross-on breeze, it’s poor surf, so don’t bother. Wednesday the 8th is a bit of a tease—morning has a 3ft SW swell and a 6 mph onshore wind, but it’s only marginal, and the afternoon is cross-on again. Thursday the 9th through to Saturday the 11th is all poor, with winds picking up to 12 mph on Friday, turning choppy. The swell energy is dropping from 626 to 362 (moderate to weak).

Sunday the 12th is still poor, but by Monday the 13th, we get a standout. Monday morning is glassy—wind is only 3 mph from the WSW, and the swell is 3ft from the SSW at 13 seconds. That’s clean, glassy conditions, and the energy is 311 (moderate). This is the best on offer. Hennemans is a reef break that’s inconsistent, and it’s exposed to the west, so this SW swell is hitting it well. The 13-second period is a solid groundswell, giving good shape, and the glassy wind means it’ll be smooth. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is the one to aim for.

After that, it’s back to mediocrity. From Tuesday the 14th to Thursday the 17th, the swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, with cross-shore or cross-on winds, and the energy is weak (around 254 to 361). Poor to marginal conditions. Friday the 17th has a 2ft SW swell but a 12 mph WNW cross-wind, making it choppy.

Saturday the 18th offers a bit of hope—morning has a 3ft SW swell at 18 seconds, with a light 3 mph WNW cross-on breeze. The energy is 708 (moderate), but it’s still marginal. That very long period (18 seconds) means the swell will be powerful but can be tricky at beach breaks—Hennemans is a reef, so it should handle it well. But the afternoon turns ugly with a 16 mph SSE cross-on, so you’ve only got the morning.

Sunday the 19th jumps up to a 4ft S swell, with a 6 mph onshore wind. The energy is 1073 (strong), but it’s marginal. That’s a decent size, but with the onshore wind, it’ll be a bit bumpy. It’s not a standout, but for the persistent surfer, it’s worth a look.

The last few days, Monday the 20th to Wednesday the 22nd, are all marginal to poor, with 3ft to 3ft SW swell and cross-shore winds. The energy drops back to moderate (461 to 301). The window is closing.

So, to sum it up: Monday the 13th is the clear winner—glassy, clean, with a solid 3ft SW groundswell. Keep an eye on Sunday the 19th for a bigger but bumpier option. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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