Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The next couple of weeks at Hennemans are a mixed bag. We’re looking at inconsistent swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind, so the surf is going to be pretty marginal for the most part. There’s no real standout period in the first week, but there’s a glimmer of hope right at the end of the forecast.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first few days, from Wednesday the 15th through to the end of the following week, are mostly a struggle. We’ve got some small swell, around 2ft to 3ft from the SW, but the wind is messing things up. Light to moderate cross-onshore breezes are keeping the surface choppy and bumpy, so the wave quality is poor. The energy is moderate at best, between (233) and (773), but it’s just not coming together. A few morning sessions might have a little more hope with a light breeze, but the swell is tiny and the period is all over the place, from a very long 17 seconds down to 9 seconds. That super long period swell from the SW is a bit of a double-edged sword; it’s got energy, but at a reef break like Hennemans, it might not be the best shape. Honestly, for a few days here, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a good paddle session.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th of July gets a bit more interesting. The swell starts to pick up, with heights reaching 5ft to 6ft from the SSW/SW. The combined energy jumps up strong, hitting (1430) and then (1669) on the Sunday. That’s a proper push of energy. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is still cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment calls it marginal. The period drops to 12-15 seconds, which is still a decent groundswell but not as clean as you’d hope. For an intermediate surfer, those 6ft waves on Sunday morning with onshore wind could be a handful, but there’s some power there.

The best of the whole run looks like it might be on Saturday the 26th, but even then, it’s a “marginal” call. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period and a light cross-shore breeze, which is the cleanest wind we’ll see all week. The energy is strong at (1430). That’s the one window where the conditions might line up for a few clean, punchy waves, despite the inconsistency. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best the 16 days have to offer.

After that, the swell tapers off into the end of the month, with waves dropping back to 4ft and the energy fading. The crowds at Hennemans can be a factor sometimes, which is worth keeping in mind if you do decide to paddle out.

So, there you have it. A long stretch of average, with one half-decent weekend on the horizon. Not a classic outlook, but if you’re keen, keep an eye on that Saturday the 26th.

Rusty.

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