
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. 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+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
For the next 16 days at Hennemans, it’s a pretty lean stretch. The surf is small and tricky, with a lot of marginal conditions. The water is a warm 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—pretty unusual. This is a reef break, exposed to the west swell, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to pick your moments.
The best window by a long shot comes around the 24th and 25th July. We start seeing a bit of size on the Friday morning (24th) with 6ft SSW swell, period 14 seconds, and offshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph. That’s the standout of the whole stretch. It’s not huge, but the swell energy is strong (1437) and the wind is clean. This is the best on offer, but it’s only for more experienced surfers—that size at a reef with that period can punch hard. The Saturday morning (25th) is similar, 6ft SSW, 13 seconds, light offshore, and similar energy (1404). Both mornings are the pick.
Before that, from the 14th right through to the 23rd, it’s mostly small stuff under 3ft, with cross or cross-onshore winds, and a lot of “poor” or “marginal” calls. The 20th afternoon has a small 3ft SW swell and a score of 2 out of 10—still marginal, but the cleaner windows are few and far between. The periods are long (16-18 seconds) on some of those days, which can mean longer waits between sets, but the size is so small it’s hard to get excited.
After the 25th, it drops back down. The 26th morning has 3ft SW swell with a 19-second period—very long period—and light cross-onshore wind, energy at 1026. That’s borderline, but the long period might make it a bit too straight for a beach break if it were one, but it’s a reef, so it could still wrap. Not a standout.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the 24th and 25th with that 6ft and offshore wind could be fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s a waiting game. The 24th and 25th mornings are your only real shots here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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136 | 154 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 154 | 144 | 181 | 103 | 144 | 366 | 255 | 154 | 338 | 424 | 308 | 348 | 416 | 492 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.30m | 9:43PM2.21m | 11:22AM1.36m | 10:31PM2.12m | 12:03PM1.40m | 11:18PM1.95m | 12:44PM1.44m | 00:05AM1.71m | 1:27PM1.47m | 00:57AM1.44m | 2:12PM1.50m | 1:59AM1.18m | 3:01PM1.51m | 3:26AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.57m | 5:12AM-0.50m | 4:39PM0.53m | 5:53AM-0.40m | 5:32PM0.52m | 6:33AM-0.24m | 6:28PM0.53m | 7:10AM-0.05m | 7:30PM0.55m | 7:47AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.56m | 8:25AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.52m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
136 | 57 | 113 | 77 | 17 | 51 | 104 | 154 | 109 | 107 | 66 | 144 | 366 | 139 | 154 | 338 | 418 | 308 | 173 | 416 | 492 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
93 | 52 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 103 | 30 | 99 | 255 | 91 | 133 | 424 | 302 | 348 | 135 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 18 | W 4 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 |
19 | 154 | 6 | 8 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 35 | 127 | 181 | 83 | 25 | 58 | 69 | 68 | 86 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 36 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | — | W 4 |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 129 | 129 | 24 | 153 | 62 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 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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