Hennemans surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 PDT
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Hennemans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
104
155
91
94
134
134
233
242
136
127
128
99
63
61
109
159
203
183
330
370
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
W
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:18PM1.70m
12:12PM0.98m
10:46PM1.63m
1:09PM0.91m
11:18PM1.55m
2:27PM0.88m
11:58PM1.45m
4:33PM0.92m
00:55AM1.35m
5:26PM1.00m
2:21AM1.26m
5:45PM1.11m
3:56AM1.21m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.63m
5:59AM-0.10m
4:38PM0.71m
6:42AM-0.02m
4:57PM0.78m
7:33AM0.05m
5:15PM0.84m
8:34AM0.12m
5:34PM0.92m
9:39AM0.15m
8:49PM0.96m
10:39AM0.15m
10:52PM0.86m
11:28AM0.15m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
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7:31
7:31
7:32
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
7:37
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
17
18
17
18
19
18
19
14
13
14
13
13
12
11
12
14
12
15
15
14
16
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
14
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
75
104
155
64
88
134
134
233
242
136
19
24
99
32
41
44
130
203
183
106
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.3
SW
18
0.5
W
4
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
7
50
10
91
94
59
33
11
8
28
127
128
12
63
61
109
159
86
161
330
370
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
14
Energy kJ
31
11
25
22
40
80
11
33
28
9
26
12
14
46
27
61
43
100
149
27
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
W
3
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
41
6
7
6
24
22
10
14
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
16
16
16
16
103
16
16
16
16
16
0
153
16
6
16
16
7
129
5
6
63
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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