
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. 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 (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some gems if you're patient.
Straight up, we're talkin' Hennemans, a reef break that's gotta have the right swell and wind to work its magic. Water's feeling a treat, sittin' at 75°F and way warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 3rd is a no-go with tiny, weak swell and cross-onshore winds messin' things up – the energy's barely there (355). Friday and Saturday the 4th and 5th are a little better, with some 3ft SW swell creepin' in, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, so it's choppy and not worth paddling out for. The energy is buildin' (up to 982), but the conditions ain't there yet.
Now, keep your eyes on Sunday the 6th. That's the standout. We've got a solid pulse of 6ft SSW swell rollin' in with a nice 14 second period, and the energy is pumpin' (1448). The wind swings light and cross-offshore, cleanin' it right up. The report says it's excellent for experienced surfers – that's a session you don't want to miss. It's a bit of a beast at that size, so it's not for the groms, but for the crew who can handle it, it's gonna be epic. Monday the 7th hangs in there with 6ft SSW swell, but the wind turns cross, so it won't be as perfect as Sunday arvo.
After that, the swell slowly fades and the winds stay cross or cross-on for the rest of the week. From Tuesday the 8th through to the end of the first week, it's a slow downhill slide into marginal surf. The energy drops from 853 down to 478, and the sets get smaller and less consistent.
The second week looks pretty flat. From the 11th of September onward, the swell is tiny, most days under 3ft, with poor onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is low (under 512), and the conditions are just not there. You'll be lookin' at a lot of flat, choppy water. The only glimmer is on the 17th and 18th, where we get a weirdly long-period swell (21 and 20 seconds) but only 2ft to 3ft of it. That long period at a reef like Hennemans could still produce a few clean, fun little waves with the cross-shore wind, but it's a long shot. The energy is moderate (up to 745), but it's a gamble.
So, for the whole 16 days, the clear winner is Sunday the 6th afternoon. That's the one. The rest of the time, it's pretty grim. It's the kind of run where you just have to wait for the next cycle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
186 | 366 | 588 | 530 | 667 | 553 | 477 | 489 | 1106 | 1280 | 1393 | 1262 | 1144 | 1110 | 1002 | 737 | 637 | 522 | 286 | 267 | 342 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:49PM1.67m | 5:55AM0.91m | 3:16PM1.65m | 7:14AM1.05m | 4:51PM1.71m | 7:41AM1.19m | 6:06PM1.82m | 8:08AM1.33m | 7:05PM1.93m | 8:36AM1.45m | 7:55PM2.00m | 9:04AM1.57m | 8:40PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19PM0.26m | 7:16AM0.91m | 11:54PM0.12m | 10:35AM0.98m | 1:00AM-0.03m | 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 | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
50 | 366 | 588 | 530 | 667 | 553 | 477 | 430 | 1106 | 1280 | 1393 | 1262 | 1144 | 1110 | 1002 | 737 | 637 | 522 | 286 | 231 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 11 | W 12 | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
119 | 99 | 31 | 24 | 138 | 206 | 276 | 489 | 28 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 109 | 81 | 130 | 25 | 267 | 342 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 11 | — | WNW 12 | NW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 22 | — | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 6 |
186 | 47 | 96 | 72 | 24 | 12 | 61 | 63 | 2 | — | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 7 | 18 | — | 167 | 15 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | 33 | — | — | 24 | 14 | 4 | — | 10 | — | 23 | 11 | — | 16 | — | — | 10 | 17 | — | 24 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 865 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 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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