Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 8PM. 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+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. It’s a tough stretch for the region, plain and simple. Over the next 16 days, there’s nothing here that’s gonna get your heart pumping. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions with no real standouts to get excited about. The first recommendation isn’t until Monday, August 3rd, and from there it’s a long, flat-feeling slog with no real swell to speak of.
Let’s start with Hennemans, a reef break that’s inconsistent and exposed to the W. The best of what’s on offer is a persistent, small south-west swell, but it’s barely tickling the shore. Throughout the first week, from Monday 3rd through to Sunday 9th, we’re looking at a 1ft to 3ft SW swell, with middling period around 13-19 seconds. The combined swell energy sits between 131 and 397 (moderate), but the real killer is the wind. It’s cross-on or onshore out of the west or south-west at 6-9 mph, keeping things choppy and messy. No real flow, no clean faces. It’s a struggle.
The water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. But with the swell so small and the wind so wrong, it’s a waiting game. The break is sometimes crowded, but honestly, with surf this poor, you won’t have to worry about company.
Into the second week, from Monday 10th to Tuesday 18th, it’s more of the same: a 2ft to 3ft SW swell, with the period hanging around 13-18 seconds. The combined energy picks up a bit, hitting 436-454 (moderate) on the 14th and 15th, but don’t get your hopes up. Still dominated by onshore and cross-on winds from the west and south-west at 6-9 mph. The surf stays poor across the board. The longest stretch of flat, unappealing conditions is pretty much the whole 16 days – there’s no hidden gem here.
If you’re determined to get wet, the best chance might be a few of the afternoon sessions with light breeze and a bit more swell, like the 14th and 15th, but it’s still a long shot. Honestly, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler’s dream with the persistent cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell. For now, sit tight and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 107 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:51AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:52AM0.85m | 2:06AM-0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | 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 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 130 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 107 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 92 | 69 | 90 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 23 | W 8 |
| kJ | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 64 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | SW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 65 | 16 | 84 | 129 | 16 | 7 |
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