Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
22.1° C
2.9° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. 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+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Hennemans has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. For the first week and a half, from now through to the 22nd of July, the surf is pretty darn marginal. We’re seeing small swells, mostly in the 2ft to 3ft range, and the wind is a constant problem. It’s either cross, cross-on, or onshore, which is keeping the surface chopped up and messy. We’re looking at combined swell energy readings sitting between 200 and 500 (weak to moderate), so there’s just not enough push or shape to get excited about. It’s a real grind for anyone chasing a decent wave.

The water temperature is sitting at 72°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real standout; feels like a bath out there, but the surf quality just isn't matching up.

Now, I’m not going to call any of those early days a standout. Let’s be real. The first sign of a pulse comes on the 19th of July, with a 4ft SSW swell showing up, but the onshore wind kills it. Keep your eyes on Thursday the 23rd of July. That afternoon, a 5ft SSW swell (14-second period) hits with glassy conditions. The wind drops to a glassy 5 km/h from the SSE. This is the real window. The combined energy jumps to 829 (moderate), and for the first time in the whole forecast, we get a "very good surf conditions" call. That’s the best on offer for the whole period.

As we push into the final week, the swell actually builds. Friday the 24th of July, the swell hits 6ft, and by Saturday the 25th it’s a solid 7ft. The combined energy rockets up to 2366 and 2254 (strong to very strong) on those days. But here’s the catch: the wind turns cross-shore, so while the size is there, the surface is not going to be as clean as that Thursday. The 7ft+ stuff is getting into the realm of experienced surfers only. For a reef break like Hennemans, that long-period SSW groundswell (14-16 seconds) will wrap in nicely, but the cross-shore breeze will keep it from being perfect.

The surf then fades again through the end of the month, back to 4ft and onshore winds, so not much to write home about.

Best Bet: Make your move on Thursday the 23rd of July. The swell is manageable at 5ft, the period is a long 14 seconds from the SSW, and the wind is glassy. The water is still warm, and the waves will be clean. It’s the only day in the whole forecast that gets the "very good" stamp. Even though crowds are possible at this spot, it’s worth the gamble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
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0.6
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18
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17
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SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
SW
16
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WNW
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0.6
WSW
15
0.5
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19
0.4
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18
0.6
WSW
15
0.8
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18
0.6
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18
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SSW
13
0.8
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17
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17
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12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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249
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144
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144
366
252
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361
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508
339
416
492
400
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
10
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15
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15
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High Tide
9:43PM2.21m
11:22AM1.36m
10:31PM2.12m
12:03PM1.40m
11:18PM1.95m
12:44PM1.44m
00:05AM1.71m
1:27PM1.47m
00:57AM1.44m
2:12PM1.50m
1:59AM1.18m
3:01PM1.51m
3:26AM0.96m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.57m
5:12AM-0.50m
4:39PM0.53m
5:53AM-0.40m
5:32PM0.52m
6:33AM-0.24m
6:28PM0.53m
7:10AM-0.05m
7:30PM0.55m
7:47AM0.16m
8:44PM0.56m
8:25AM0.38m
10:14PM0.52m
9:05AM0.58m
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7:58
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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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