Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
23.2° C
3.7° 

Hennemans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hennemans surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 951 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Hennemans, a reef setup that’s inconsistent and needs a solid W swell to really fire. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s highly unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a very mild bath.

The next 16 days start with a bit of a nothing burger. We’ve got a long run of weak, compromised swell with onshore and cross-onshore winds that just aren’t doing the spot any favours. From Wednesday 22nd July right through to the end of July, the wave energy is moderate at best, with poor surf conditions and marginal tidally-affected waves. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a few onshore moments, so expect a lot of chop and a lack of form. The combined swell energy sits mostly between 463 and 895 – moderate energy, but the quality just isn’t there. The period is long, up to 15-24 seconds, which is groundswell, but it’s hitting the reef at the wrong angle or with the wrong wind. It’s a frustrating stretch; there’s a gap of several days where you’d be better off not even looking at the ocean.

The real standout, the one that gets my blood pumping, is Saturday 1st August. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell coming in. The morning sees 6ft from the SSW with a light cross-onshore breeze, and the afternoon picks up to 6ft from the same direction. The combined energy jumps to 1174 and then 1387 – that’s strong wave energy. Now, the wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s clean enough. This is the best on offer: a decent size, good period swell (14 seconds) coming from the right direction for this reef. It’s a bit punchy for beginners at over 5ft, but intermediates will have a blast on the sets. Keep in mind this is an inconsistent spot, so to see it firing like this is a real treat. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, Sunday 2nd August drops off a bit to 4-5ft, and by Monday 3rd August we’re back to smaller, weaker waves. The last few days of the forecast (4th-6th August) look poor, with onshore winds, short period swell (8 seconds), and weak energy. The spot is also exposed to the swell, but with those winds, it’s going to be a choppy mess. Honestly, for the kite surfers, those conditions might be a better bet than for us paddlers.

The pick of the whole 16 days is without a doubt Saturday 1st August at Hennemans. It’s a long way off, so the details could shift, but right now, that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
15
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SW
14
1.3
SSW
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1.1
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13
1
SSW
13
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SSW
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0.7
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24
0.5
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0.8
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21
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1.3
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
355
346
586
361
317
321
541
271
647
647
513
834
716
609
694
901
443
633
951
897
767
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
15
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
W
10
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20
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:51PM1.55m
7:42AM0.93m
5:47PM1.60m
8:38AM1.01m
6:37PM1.66m
9:08AM1.08m
7:21PM1.73m
9:30AM1.13m
7:59PM1.80m
9:51AM1.17m
8:34PM1.86m
10:13AM1.21m
9:08PM1.90m
Low Tide
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
2:03PM0.80m
3:38AM-0.11m
2:40PM0.74m
4:06AM-0.16m
3:14PM0.68m
4:33AM-0.18m
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7:53
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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