Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s check out what’s happening at Hennemans over the next couple of weeks.

First up, there’s a bit of action on Monday the 7th of September. Not a classic, but something to work with. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell, period at 12 seconds, with a cross-off wind from the NNW at 9 mph. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. The combined energy is moderate (957). It’s a bit marginal, but the wind is clean, so if you’re keen for a session, that’s your best bet for the start of the week. Monday afternoon drops off a bit with a 5ft swell and cross wind, making it choppy.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop to 3ft, but the afternoon shapes up alright with a clean cross-off wind and a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (445). It’s not big, but it’s workable if you’re after a cruise.

Then we hit a long, quiet patch. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the 17th of September, the swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and the winds are generally onshore or cross-onshore. The energy drops right off, with values between 286 and 517. There’s a few sessions with a 16-second period, but without size, it’s just not doing much. It’s a bit of a dry spell for Hennemans.

The standout window opens up on Friday the 18th of September. The afternoon goes glassy – wind from the W at 3 mph, and it’s a calm, glassy surface. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s a long-period 19-second groundswell from the SW, and the energy is moderate (495). For a reef break like Hennemans, that long period is pure gold – it’ll wrap in with shape and power, even if it’s small. Best session of the whole run, no doubt.

The real highlight, though, is Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon is completely glassy, no wind at all, with a 3ft SW swell and an 18-second period. The energy jumps up to 596 (moderate). This is the pick of the lot – clean, lined-up, and that long period will make the most of the reef. It’s an inconsistent spot, so when it works, you’ve got to be on it. Expect a few others to be there too, as crowds are possible. If you’re after the best wave in the whole forecast, that Saturday afternoon is it.

After that, the final days from Sunday the 20th to Tuesday the 22nd are marginal again, with small swell and onshore winds, nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is pretty average with a couple of usable sessions on Monday and Tuesday. The real gems are the Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon of the 18th and 19th – glassy, clean, and that long-period groundswell is a treat. Get out there then.

Rusty.

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