
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
We’ve got a 16-day window here, and honestly, the first week or so is looking pretty average. It’s not going to be flat, but it’s a mixed bag with a lot of marginal conditions. The surf will be there, but you’ll need to pick your moments. Things start to look up a little in the second week, but it's not a classic run.
Kicking off on Sunday the 26th of July, we’ve got a long-period groundswell from the SW, around 3ft, but at 19 seconds, that's a very long period. At Hennemans (a reef break), that’s actually a good thing – reef breaks love that long-period energy. Combined energy is moderate (838), and the wind is light onshore out of the SW at 6 mph. It’s not glassy, but light onshore at a reef can still be rideable. Still, the wave comment says it’s marginal, so it’s not a standout. Water temps? No anomaly noted, so it’s about average for the time of year. That same pattern holds through the next few days – Monday the 27th has a similar 4ft SW swell (18 seconds) but a cross-on breeze at 9 mph, which will chop things up a bit (1021 combined energy). Tuesday the 28th is the same story, onshore wind and 4ft of SW swell. Not great.
Wednesday the 29th offers 4ft SW swell, but the cross-on wind is a bit gentler. Thursday the 30th sees a drop in swell period to 14 seconds and 5ft. Friday the 31st pushes the swell to 6ft from the SSW, which is getting a bit solid for the average punter, with a light cross-onshore breeze and combined energy at 1071. That period is dropping, though – 14 seconds now. It's not a standout.
Then we hit a lull. From Saturday the 1st of August through to Sunday the 9th of August, it’s mostly poor. Swell drops below 3ft for a few days, wind is often cross-onshore, and the combined energy falls into the 100–300 range, which is weak stuff. That’s a solid week-plus of marginal to poor conditions. For a reef break like Hennemans, that’s a quiet spell – it’s known to be inconsistent, so this stretch isn’t unexpected.
Now, there is a glimmer at the very end. On Monday the 10th of August, we get a morning window with 2ft of SW swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is only 203 – weak – but the real story is the wind: glassy. A 3 mph SSW breeze that’s glassy, the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions". The period is 14 seconds, so it’s still a long-period swell, and for Hennemans (reef), that’s a plus. 2ft isn’t big, but if you want clean, tiny waves with no crowd (rated "sometimes" for crowds, so possible), this is your moment. It’s the only time in the entire forecast that wind delivers glass. If you’ve got a log, go.
To sum up: nothing big, nothing epic. The best on offer is that Monday 10th morning session at Hennemans for the clean, small stuff. Everything else? Give it a miss unless you’re desperate.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 739 | 551 | 837 | 886 | 975 | 1043 | 950 | 812 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:30AM1.13m | 7:59PM1.80m | 9:51AM1.17m | 8:34PM1.86m | 10:13AM1.21m | 9:08PM1.90m | 10:36AM1.25m | 9:39PM1.91m | 11:02AM1.30m | 10:11PM1.87m | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:22PM0.59m | 5:27AM-0.13m | 5:00PM0.57m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 739 | 551 | 837 | 886 | 975 | 1043 | 950 | 812 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
35 | 49 | 49 | 40 | 99 | 79 | 52 | 94 | 72 | 79 | 72 | 68 | 229 | 36 | 38 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
48 | 73 | 46 | 47 | 21 | 299 | 6 | 68 | 167 | 68 | 146 | 194 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 129 | 213 | 5 | 7 | 206 | 6 | 7 | 129 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 129 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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