
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for Hennemans over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it's a tough run. This spot is a reef setup exposed to the west, and it rarely fires. Right now, we're looking at a long stretch of pretty average conditions, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
We kick off the period on Sunday the 19th of July with a small SW swell of about 3ft, but it's got a super long 17-second period. The problem is the wind is a cross-on 15 km/h from the west, making it pretty choppy. The combined energy is reading a moderate 662, but the quality just isn’t there. This "marginal" vibe is going to hang around for days. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual.
Monday the 20th through Thursday the 23rd of July is more of the same: small SW swell, mostly around 2ft to 4ft, with that same cross-on or onshore wind. There's a Tuesday morning where the wind turns directly onshore from the WSW at 15 km/h, but the swell is only 3ft. It’s frustrating because the swell direction matches the optimum westerly, but the conditions are just poor. The energy dips into the 300-400 range, which is weak. This is a blank run for solid surf.
Finally, towards the end of the first week and into the second, we see a bit more life. On Sunday the 26th of July, the swell picks up slightly to 3ft with a 19-second period, and the wind goes light and onshore from the WSW in the morning. The energy is getting moderate, up to 920. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best we've seen.
The real standout window, if you can call it that, looks like Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning delivers a 4ft SW groundswell at a 17-second period, with light onshore wind. The combined energy hits a strong 1113. The afternoon gets a light 10 km/h cross-on breeze from the west, which is a touch cleaner, and the energy stays high at 1073. The water is still very warm. It won't be perfect, but it’s the most powerful and promising the forecast gets.
Into the first week of August, there’s another pulse. Friday the 31st of July shows a 7ft S swell in the afternoon, a 16-second period, and a cross-on wind at 15 km/h. The energy rockets up to 2120 – that’s strong. But keep in mind, at 7ft, that’s pushing into expert-only territory at this reef, and the cross-on wind won't help the shape. Saturday the 1st of August follows with a 6ft SSW swell, but the period drops to 12 seconds. The energy is still moderate to strong at 1068 in the morning. After that, it all drops off quickly into weak, poor surf again.
For now, it’s a waiting game. Hennemans is inconsistent, and this forecast proves it. If you’re desperate, the 28th of July looks like the best bet, but don’t expect a classic. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
346 | 482 | 330 | 335 | 361 | 492 | 400 | 499 | 492 | 346 | 401 | 241 | 173 | 264 | 454 | 541 | 271 | 647 | 548 | 424 | 723 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.50m | 1:59AM1.18m | 3:01PM1.51m | 3:26AM0.96m | 3:54PM1.53m | 5:38AM0.87m | 4:51PM1.55m | 7:42AM0.93m | 5:47PM1.60m | 8:38AM1.01m | 6:37PM1.66m | 9:08AM1.08m | 7:21PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.56m | 8:25AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.52m | 9:05AM0.58m | 11:50PM0.41m | 9:57AM0.75m | 1:04AM0.27m | 11:10AM0.85m | 1:56AM0.13m | 12:24PM0.88m | 2:35AM0.03m | 1:20PM0.86m | 3:08AM-0.05m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
304 | 284 | 263 | 210 | 202 | 492 | 400 | 499 | 492 | 346 | 401 | 241 | 62 | 264 | 454 | 333 | 247 | 288 | 294 | 299 | 325 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 |
346 | 482 | 330 | 335 | 361 | 98 | 64 | 55 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 171 | 51 | 42 | 59 | 33 | 647 | 548 | 424 | 723 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 83 | 173 | 138 | 49 | 541 | 271 | 33 | 40 | 40 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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