Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
23.5° C
3.9° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,382 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles per hour.

We’ve got a 16-day stretch for Hennemans, and the first week is a slow burn. Water temp is 74°, which is way warmer than normal—very unusual for this time of year.

Friday 24 July kicks off with 0.7m (about 2ft) SW swell, long 24-second period, moderate energy. Light onshore breeze. Not worth a paddle.

Through the weekend, we stay small—0.8m to 1.0m (3–3ft), periods still long, light onshore winds. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting around.

Monday 27 July to Wednesday 29 July, swell picks to 1–1.3m (4–4ft), periods 16–18 seconds. Energy is moderate, but the wind is often cross-onshore and choppy. Marginal at best.

Thursday 30 July is poor. Friday 31 July is the biggest day: 1.8m (6ft) SSW swell, 14-second period, energy up there. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. This is the best on offer, but it’s still not a standout—more like a “maybe” for experienced surfers.

Saturday 1 August drops to 2–1.7m (5–6ft), wind still cross-onshore, poor conditions. From Sunday 2 August onward, it’s all downhill—swell drops below 1.2m (4ft) and keeps fading into 0.4m (1ft) by the second weekend. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and surf quality is poor all the way.

Hennemans is inconsistent, and this run proves it. The best shot is Friday 31 July with swell to 1.8m (6ft) from the SSW, but don’t expect perfection. For beginners, that size is a bit much, and the long period means it’ll dump hard. More of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle day.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SW
24
0.5
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24
0.8
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21
0.8
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21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
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19
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18
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1.2
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1.3
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1.5
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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271
647
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513
945
716
609
694
901
511
717
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767
739
666
657
424
886
1346
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
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5
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
10
SSW
10
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SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:38AM1.01m
6:37PM1.66m
9:08AM1.08m
7:21PM1.73m
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
Low Tide
12:24PM0.88m
2:35AM0.03m
1:20PM0.86m
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
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5:56
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7:52
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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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