
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on the table.
Alright, so the next few weeks are looking a bit of a mixed bag for Hennemans. This is a reef break that doesn't fire all that often, and this forecast is a classic example of it being inconsistent. We’ve got a short window of surfable waves right at the start, but then it trails off into a long stretch of nothing really worth getting wet for.
The best bet is this weekend, Sunday the 6th of September. We're looking at a 6ft SSW swell with a solid 13 second period – that's got some proper energy behind it, with the combined swell energy reading a hefty 1110. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean enough, but that’s a moderate breeze, so not glassy. It’s a bit of a shame the winds aren’t lighter, because the wave quality itself is there. Keep in mind it can get busy here on a Sunday.
Come Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up to 22 mph from the north, making it a lot choppier, so I’d be getting my session in first thing.
From Monday the 7th, things start to slide. The swell holds around 5-6ft, but the wind turns cross-shore and the wave energy drops. It's still surfable, but definitely not as good as Sunday.
Then, from Wednesday the 9th of September onwards, we hit a real dry spell. The swell drops right down to under 3ft, and for days and days we get onshore or cross-onshore winds with poor surf conditions. There is a long gap here with no real recommendations – honestly, from the 9th through to the end of the forecast on the 21st, it’s mostly marginal or poor, with nothing worth paddling out for.
The medium period groundswell that shows up later in the second week – like that 20 second period stuff on the 15th – is all very small and weak, with no decent wind to hold it up. A long period like that at a beach setup can turn it into a closeout, but at a reef like Hennemans you could get a good one. But with the height so low, it’s not worth the gamble.
So to put it plainly: your one and only real standout is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. Get out there early for the cleanest conditions, because after that, the waiting game begins.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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950 | 965 | 1189 | 885 | 715 | 527 | 305 | 277 | 192 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 437 | 416 | 406 | 390 | 305 | 255 | 248 | 164 | 153 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.82m | 8:08AM1.33m | 7:05PM1.93m | 8:36AM1.45m | 7:55PM2.00m | 9:04AM1.57m | 8:40PM1.99m | 9:33AM1.66m | 9:23PM1.92m | 10:01AM1.74m | 10:04PM1.78m | 10:29AM1.78m | 10:45PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.87m | 1:48AM-0.16m | 1:19PM0.69m | 2:28AM-0.23m | 2:10PM0.51m | 3:03AM-0.24m | 2:54PM0.35m | 3:36AM-0.19m | 3:37PM0.23m | 4:06AM-0.08m | 4:19PM0.15m | 4:35AM0.06m | 5:01PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
950 | 965 | 1189 | 885 | 715 | 527 | 305 | 277 | 192 | 106 | 267 | 342 | 437 | 416 | 406 | 112 | 305 | 67 | 103 | 74 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 12 | W 12 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 6 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
41 | 547 | 3 | 37 | 54 | 50 | 183 | 10 | 12 | 214 | 77 | 39 | 45 | 33 | 52 | 390 | 67 | 255 | 248 | 164 | 153 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
— | 31 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 70 | 130 | 83 | 73 | 56 | 56 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 49 | 43 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 129 | 129 | 5 | 129 | 63 | 5 |
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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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