Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 24 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, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty.
Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Hennemans are a real mixed bag, and it’s going to take some patience. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with a lot of onshore wind, which is a real bummer for a spot that’s already inconsistent. The water is sitting at about 74° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus, but it doesn’t make up for the lack of proper waves.
The first real pulse of energy starts to show up around the 28th of July. That Tuesday morning, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW with a moderate wave energy (1009) and a light offshore wind. The swell period is a meaty 17 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but remember, at a reef break like this, that long period can make it a bit tricky – it’ll be more powerful but could stand up a bit too straight. Honestly, it’s the best looking window in the whole outlook, but the forecast is still calling it marginal, so keep the expectations in check.
The real standout looks like it’s going to be the 31st of July and the 1st of August. On Friday the 31st, the swell bumps up to 5ft to 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The wave energy climbs into the strong range (1160) by the afternoon. That’s a decent size and a lot of push. The wind is a bit cross-on, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s workable. Saturday the 1st of August is similar, with a 6ft SSW swell in the morning, still strong energy (1119), and a proper offshore wind. That’s a solid wave for an intermediate surfer, though it’s getting into the territory where beginners might want to sit it out. The size is right, the direction is right for Hennemans, and the wind is clean. That’s the best on offer.
After that first weekend of August, the plug gets pulled. The swell drops off fast, the energy goes back to weak, and the wind stays cross-on. From the 2nd of August onwards, it’s a flat, choppy mess with nothing to recommend. The last few days of the forecast are just a write-off, with poor conditions across the board.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a grind, but the last few days of July and the first day of August have a couple of windows that are worth a look. The real highlight is the morning of the 1st of August – that’s your best chance for a clean, decent-sized wave. The rest of the time, you’re better off on the couch or checking the kite forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 317 | 321 | 541 | 271 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 897 | 767 | 644 | 636 | 558 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:36AM1.25m | 9:39PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:47PM0.63m | 5:00AM-0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 94 | 321 | 115 | 86 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 897 | 767 | 644 | 636 | 558 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 |
| kJ | 317 | 97 | 283 | 196 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 47 | 88 | 74 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 39 | 40 | 55 | 43 | 90 | 90 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 105 | 105 | 541 | 271 | 113 | 50 | 47 | 31 | 77 | 68 | 45 | 22 | 299 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 66 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 129 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 63 | 5 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 129 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 63 | 6 |
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