Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hennemans this week:
The surf forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we're looking at.
Honestly, peering out over the next couple of weeks, the start is a total bummer. Hennemans is our only option, and the first few days are a no-go. The water is a freakish 75°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, but that doesn't help the waves.
From Monday, August 31st through Friday, September 4th, it's all poor. A steady cross-shore or cross-onshore wind from the WNW is wrecking things, swell is tiny, barely hitting 3 ft, and the wave energy is weak to moderate (395 to 747). Not worth wetting a wetsuit.
The first real shift comes on Saturday, September 5th. It's not perfect, but you can see it turning. Swell comes up to 3 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the wind eases off to a light breeze. Energy is building to 820-932. It's still a little cross-onshore, so there will be some texture on the face, but it's a step in the right direction – a "maybe" session.
The standout, the one you've been waiting for, is Sunday, September 6th. This is it. We've got solid 5 ft to 6 ft of SSW groundswell, with a nice long period of 13-14 seconds. The wave energy is pumping, hitting 1255. The wind goes light and swings cross-offshore in the morning, becoming nearly glassy in the afternoon. The call is excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This swell has some grunt, so you'll feel the energy. just remember with that long period, there will be longer lulls between sets, but the waiting will be worth it for clean, lined-up walls. This is the day for a bigger board.
Monday, September 7th still offers some fun. Look for 6 ft to 6 ft of SSW swell, with the wind turning cross-off in the afternoon and energy still strong at 1149.
After that, the tap turns off. From Tuesday, September 8th all the way through to Tuesday, September 15th, it's a long, flat spell. Swell drops below 3 ft, onshore or cross-shore winds come back, and the energy dies. There's a long stretch of days with nothing to recommend. The only tiny, tiny flicker is the morning of Tuesday the 15th, but it's marginal – just 2 ft of swell with a 16-second period and weak energy. It's not worth going out of your way for.
Bottom line: if you only surf once in the next 16 days, make it Sunday, September 6th. That's the call. Everything else is a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 116 | 140 | 106 | 79 | 212 | 215 | 277 | 191 | 432 | 600 | 618 | 596 | 553 | 468 | 483 | 600 | 690 | 1208 | 1274 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54PM1.32m | 12:06PM1.73m | 00:53AM1.10m | 12:49PM1.71m | 2:31AM0.91m | 1:49PM1.67m | 5:55AM0.91m | 3:16PM1.65m | 7:14AM1.05m | 4:51PM1.71m | 7:41AM1.19m | 6:06PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.27m | 5:55AM0.41m | 7:16PM0.29m | 6:20AM0.58m | 8:36PM0.30m | 6:45AM0.75m | 10:19PM0.26m | 7:16AM0.91m | 11:54PM0.12m | 10:35AM0.98m | 1:00AM-0.03m | 12:16PM0.87m | 1:48AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 180 | 116 | 79 | 69 | 30 | 212 | 215 | 174 | 77 | 432 | 600 | 618 | 596 | 553 | 468 | 430 | 600 | 690 | 1208 | 1274 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 140 | 106 | 45 | 35 | 165 | 34 | 110 | 47 | 43 | 62 | 51 | 173 | 320 | 483 | 411 | 206 | 33 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 14 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | — |
| kJ | 176 | 109 | 22 | 50 | 79 | 132 | 2 | 277 | 191 | 74 | 56 | 50 | 100 | 20 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 32 | 43 | — | 24 | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 213 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
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