Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
24.4°C
4.3° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (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 2AM. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the outlook for Hennemans. This isn't a classic start, but there's a little something to keep an eye on if you're patient.

The window opens up on Saturday, August 29th, with a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid, long-period SW groundswell running, about 4ft with a 16-second period, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 632. But the wind is a light cross-on from the W, so it's not going to be glassy perfection. The water is a huge talking point, though – it's sitting at 76°F, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's seriously unusual. Saturday afternoon actually gets worse as the wind picks up and goes more cross-on, creating a fair bit of chop.

Sunday the 30th drops a touch in size to 3ft, still a long period SW groundswell, but the wind swings more onshore in the morning, making it tricky. The afternoon is similar, with cross-on wind and a bit of chop. The energy drops a bit to 587 on Sunday morning.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September see the swell fade fast, dropping to 3ft and getting shorter period, with the wind staying cross or cross-on. The energy drops to the 260-460 range, and the comments are all poor. It's a real flat spell setting in.

From Wednesday the 2nd through to Sunday the 7th, we're in a zone of marginal surf. The swell stays small, mostly around 3ft to 4ft, with a mix of SSW and SW swells. The periods are decent, often 12-17 seconds, but the wind is persistently cross or cross-on, keeping the surface lumpy. The energy is moderate, hovering in the 460-750 range. The best of this run is probably Saturday the 5th morning, with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and light wind, but it's still cross-on. The score is only a 2 out of 10, so it's a "maybe" session, not a standout.

Then we get a little bump. Monday the 8th of September morning sees a 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with light offshore wind from the WSW. That's the cleanest wind we've seen all outlook. The energy is a strong 734. This is the pick of the forecast, but it's still a marginal call. The afternoon gets ruined by a moderate cross-shore breeze.

After that, the surf fades out again. From Tuesday the 9th through to Saturday the 13th, it's mostly poor to marginal with small, weak swells (2ft to 3ft) and energy dropping from 460 down to a weak 180. A few light wind windows pop up, but it's inconsistent and small.

The Best On Offer: If you're going to paddle out, your best bet is Monday, September 8th, for the morning session at Hennemans. The 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and that rare offshore wind should give you the cleanest, most rideable waves of the whole 16-day stretch. It's not huge, but it's the best quality on offer. Saturday the 5th morning is a distant second, with a similar swell size but cross-on wind.

Keep in mind, Hennemans is a reef break that's inconsistent and can get crowded. Given the conditions, it's not going to be firing, but that Monday morning session is the one to pencil in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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16
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15
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14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
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14
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12
0.6
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13
0.8
SSW
11
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13
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12
0.7
SW
17
0.9
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12
0.8
SW
17
0.9
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18
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
653
612
424
407
341
193
180
140
158
214
136
307
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423
516
465
589
553
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
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20
NNW
10
WNW
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High Tide
10:38AM1.60m
10:30PM1.69m
11:04AM1.66m
11:09PM1.52m
11:33AM1.71m
11:54PM1.32m
12:06PM1.73m
00:53AM1.10m
12:49PM1.71m
2:31AM0.91m
1:49PM1.67m
5:55AM0.91m
3:16PM1.65m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.31m
5:07AM0.10m
5:29PM0.28m
5:31AM0.24m
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
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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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