Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
22.3°C
2.0° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 797 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s check out what’s happening at Hennemans over the next couple of weeks.

First up, there’s a bit of action on Monday the 7th of September. Not a classic, but something to work with. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell, period at 12 seconds, with a cross-off wind from the NNW at 9 mph. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. The combined energy is moderate (957). It’s a bit marginal, but the wind is clean, so if you’re keen for a session, that’s your best bet for the start of the week. Monday afternoon drops off a bit with a 5ft swell and cross wind, making it choppy.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop to 3ft, but the afternoon shapes up alright with a clean cross-off wind and a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (445). It’s not big, but it’s workable if you’re after a cruise.

Then we hit a long, quiet patch. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the 17th of September, the swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and the winds are generally onshore or cross-onshore. The energy drops right off, with values between 286 and 517. There’s a few sessions with a 16-second period, but without size, it’s just not doing much. It’s a bit of a dry spell for Hennemans.

The standout window opens up on Friday the 18th of September. The afternoon goes glassy – wind from the W at 3 mph, and it’s a calm, glassy surface. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s a long-period 19-second groundswell from the SW, and the energy is moderate (495). For a reef break like Hennemans, that long period is pure gold – it’ll wrap in with shape and power, even if it’s small. Best session of the whole run, no doubt.

The real highlight, though, is Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon is completely glassy, no wind at all, with a 3ft SW swell and an 18-second period. The energy jumps up to 596 (moderate). This is the pick of the lot – clean, lined-up, and that long period will make the most of the reef. It’s an inconsistent spot, so when it works, you’ve got to be on it. Expect a few others to be there too, as crowds are possible. If you’re after the best wave in the whole forecast, that Saturday afternoon is it.

After that, the final days from Sunday the 20th to Tuesday the 22nd are marginal again, with small swell and onshore winds, nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is pretty average with a couple of usable sessions on Monday and Tuesday. The real gems are the Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon of the 18th and 19th – glassy, clean, and that long-period groundswell is a treat. Get out there then.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
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17
0.9
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16
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16
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15
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0.8
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14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
885
797
536
212
208
128
214
267
342
443
416
406
390
309
255
248
200
160
149
146
157
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
S
10
WSW
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
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on
cross-on
High Tide
8:08AM1.33m
7:05PM1.93m
8:36AM1.45m
7:55PM2.00m
9:04AM1.57m
8:40PM1.99m
9:33AM1.66m
9:23PM1.92m
10:01AM1.74m
10:04PM1.78m
10:29AM1.78m
10:45PM1.60m
10:56AM1.77m
11:27PM1.40m
Low Tide
1:19PM0.69m
2:28AM-0.23m
2:10PM0.51m
3:03AM-0.24m
2:54PM0.35m
3:36AM-0.19m
3:37PM0.23m
4:06AM-0.08m
4:19PM0.15m
4:35AM0.06m
5:01PM0.12m
5:01AM0.24m
5:43PM0.15m
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6:31
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7:06
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6:59
6:58
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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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