Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew over what’s coming up.
Honestly, it’s a lean couple of weeks. The only spot we’re looking at is Hennemans, which is a reef that doesn’t break that often and is wide open to the swell. The water’s running at a very unusual 75°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year – a real oddity.
The first shot at anything decent is Friday, July 31st, in the morning. There’s a 4ft swell out of the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 617. The wind is light and cross-on from the W, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but not ruined. It’s marginal, but it’s the best window we’ve got. After that, things fall apart fast. That afternoon and all through the weekend, the swell shrinks and the conditions turn poor.
From August 1st right through to August 14th, it’s a dry spell. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore, keeping the surface choppy and ugly. The energy drops into the low hundreds, and the call is poor surf across the board. A couple of mornings on the 8th and 10th get a “marginal” tag, but with weak swell and onshore wind, there’s nothing worth chasing. There’s a long stretch here with no real recommendation.
The one other possible window is Saturday, August 15th. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which is a good sign for this reef. The combined energy is moderate at 538. The wind is light and cross-on from the W, which is workable. It’s still marginal, but it’s the cleanest call in the entire outlook. The afternoon keeps the size but the wind picks up, making it a bit rougher.
So, if you’re keen, the best bet is the morning of Friday, July 31st, and maybe keep an eye on Saturday, August 15th, but that’s a long way off and not locked in. This spot is inconsistent, so a quiet run like this is pretty normal for the area. It’ll turn around eventually, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 561 | 232 | 189 | 261 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 155 | 108 | 138 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | 11:57AM1.41m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:53AM-0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 561 | 232 | 189 | 261 | 183 | 80 | 111 | 41 | 57 | 44 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 155 | 108 | 138 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 26 | 153 | 94 | 36 | 45 | 142 | 38 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 64 | 113 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 9 | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 11 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 30 | 26 | 17 | 40 | 51 | 45 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 60 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 152 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 152 | 16 | 1 |
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