
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee and sit down, ’cause I’ve had a proper look at Hennemans for the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a bit of a waiting game. There’s surf on the cards, but for the most part, it’s gonna be small and messy, so you’ll need to be patient and pick your moments.
We start off pretty flat. The first week, from the 1st of August right through to around the 13th, is a write-off for any decent waves. We’re looking at tiny swell, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is a constant issue – mostly cross-onshore or onshore, leaving the surface chopped up and lumpy. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best, with figures like 136 or 271 (moderate wave energy) in the mix, but it’s all just wind-slop. No standout windows here; it’s just poor conditions. The water temp is a notable 75°F – that’s a huge 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be sweating in your wettie, but the waves won’t give you anything back.
Now, there’s a flicker of hope right at the end. Things start to change around the 14th of August. We finally see a jump in swell size. On Friday the 14th afternoon, we get a 2ft SW swell with a proper period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy shoots up to 510 (strong wave energy). The wind is still cross-onshore, but it’s marginal, and the wave comment upgrades from “poor” to “marginal.” The real highlight looks to be Saturday the 15th of August. The swell bumps up to a solid 3ft from the SW, still with a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 569 (strong wave energy). More importantly, by the afternoon the wind swings to a cross-shore breeze, which will clean things up nicely. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook.
The only other halfway decent slot is Sunday the 16th morning, with a 3ft SW swell and clean cross-shore winds. But it’s a drop-off from the day before.
So, for the standout: Hennemans on Saturday the 15th of August afternoon. You’ll get chest-to-shoulder-high, long-period groundswell (3ft at 16 seconds). That long period is classic for a reef break like this – it’ll hold up and give you some proper shape. The cross-shore wind will keep it glassy and clean. Just be aware this little reef can be a bit inconsistent, and crowds are sometimes a thing here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. It’s best for intermediate surfers; that 3ft is fine, not too big.
For the rest of the period, the first 13 days are a total dud. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. The second week’s surf is just a tease. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this quiet forever.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.63m | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | 1:01PM1.52m | 00:49AM1.22m | 1:42PM1.57m | 2:05AM0.99m | 2:35PM1.62m | 4:15AM0.85m | 3:43PM1.68m | 6:42AM0.91m | 4:59PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.55m | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | 6:45AM0.21m | 7:31PM0.53m | 7:12AM0.38m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:43AM0.55m | 10:30PM0.39m | 8:29AM0.72m | 00:04AM0.21m | 10:07AM0.84m | 1:13AM-0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
183 | 80 | 111 | 36 | 56 | 39 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 |
37 | 142 | 35 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 64 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | W 8 | — | W 5 | S 9 | S 9 |
51 | 43 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 152 | 153 | 23 |
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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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