Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
23.0° C
3.4° 

Hennemans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hennemans surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s see what’s cooking. The forecast starts off average, but it’s a slow burn. The first few days have some swell, but the conditions are holding it back.

We kick off on Saturday, 25 July, with a southwest swell at Hennemans. It’s a reef break, exposed to the west. The swell is 3ft with a period of 21 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell, so it’s got proper juice, but those long-period swells can be a bit fiddly on a reef. The combined energy is moderate (604). The wind is a light southwesterly, blowing onshore, and the water is a warm 73°, which is 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – very unusual. The surf is marginal, so it’s hard to get too pumped.

Sunday, 26 July, the swell picks up to 3ft, still from the southwest, with a period around 18-19 seconds. The winds are light, but they’re cross-onshore, leaving a bit of chop. The energy is moderate (840 and 707). Still looks marginal.

Monday, 27 July, the swell holds at 3ft to 4ft, and the period drops a touch to 16-18 seconds. The morning has a gentle cross-onshore breeze, making it a bit choppy. The energy is getting up there (1003). Still, the forecast points to marginal conditions.

Tuesday, 28 July, is the true standout. The morning swell hits 4ft from the southwest, with a 17-second period (long-period groundswell). The wind is light and onshore, and the combined energy is strong (1055). This is the best of the run. The afternoon is similar, with energy at 1001. For an intermediate-level reef break, this is the time to get out there. The water is still that very warm anomaly.

From Wednesday, 29 July, the swell starts to drop. The winds stay cross-onshore, and the conditions turn more choppy. By Thursday, 30 July, the swell is 5ft to 5ft, but the period shortens to 14 seconds, and the energy is still moderate (873-1001). The wind is light onshore, so it’s a bit cleaner, but still marginal.

Friday, 31 July, has a 5ft to 6ft southwest swell, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is light cross-onshore. The energy is strong (1058) in the morning, but the quality is still poor. This is getting into the size where it’s only for experts, and the short period means it’ll be a bit softer.

Then, from Saturday, 1 August, it’s all downhill. The swell drops to 5ft, then 4ft, with a period of 12 seconds. The energy drops to 629 and then 538. The winds are light cross-onshore, but the surf is just marginal.

From Sunday, 2 August, right through to the end of the forecast on Sunday, 9 August, the surf is poor. The swell size drops to 3ft and then to 1ft or 2ft, with periods ranging from 10 to 16 seconds. The energy is weak (144 to 252). The winds are light, but the conditions are consistently poor. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 2nd of August all the way through.

So, the only real standout is Tuesday, 28 July, with that 4ft southwest swell, a long period, and strong energy. Get in the water then. The rest of the run is slim pickings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Direction
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SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.3
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17
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SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
513
945
716
609
694
901
511
717
951
908
864
644
644
573
849
975
1111
1028
919
775
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
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10
SSW
10
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15
WNW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:21PM1.73m
9:30AM1.13m
7:59PM1.80m
9:51AM1.17m
8:34PM1.86m
10:13AM1.21m
9:08PM1.90m
10:36AM1.25m
9:39PM1.91m
11:02AM1.30m
10:11PM1.87m
11:29AM1.35m
10:44PM1.77m
Low Tide
3:08AM-0.05m
2:03PM0.80m
3:38AM-0.11m
2:40PM0.74m
4:06AM-0.16m
3:14PM0.68m
4:33AM-0.18m
3:47PM0.63m
5:00AM-0.17m
4:22PM0.59m
5:27AM-0.13m
5:00PM0.57m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Hennemans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hennemans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hennemans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hennemans 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 (Hennemans) 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 Hennemans 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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