Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Hennemans. It’s a reef set-up, exposed to the west swell, but man, this forecast is a real mixed bag. We’re looking at a 16-day window, but the first decent surf doesn’t pop up until the 5th of September.

We kick things off on Saturday afternoon, the 5th of September. There’s a 4.3ft swell coming from the south, with a 13-second period – that’s some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 1117, so there’s some grunt in the water. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. The wind is a cross-shore from the NW, but it’s gentle, so there’s just a slight cross-chop on the surface. The forecast is a bit marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got to start.

Sunday the 6th actually looks like the standout. The swell picks up to 5.9ft, still from the SSW, with that same 13-second period. The afternoon session has the energy jumping to 1555, which is strong. The wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW, and it’s a clean forecast. This is the best on offer – a solid, clean, intermediate-sized wave. Just be aware, Hennemans is inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient between sets, and it can get crowded sometimes.

Monday the 7th drops off a touch. Still 5.9ft in the morning, but the wind goes back to a cross-shore, bringing a bit of chop. The afternoon gets worse, with a moderate cross-shore chop. The energy is still there, but the quality is fading.

From Tuesday the 8th onward, it’s a slow slide into average. The swell drops, the period shortens, and by Wednesday the 9th, the wind swings onshore from the SW. The swell drops to 2ft, and the conditions are reported as poor. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing good here.

The 13th of September sees a new pulse of swell from the west, but it’s short period, only 8 seconds. The wind is onshore, smashing up what little form there is. The 14th is similar, with a tiny 1.6ft, 18-second groundswell, but the wind is cross-onshore. It’s pretty much a write-off.

There’s a glimmer on the 19th of September, with a 4.9ft swell from the west, that 8-second period again. The energy is back up to 637, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, lumpy wave. Not worth getting too excited about.

Overall, the best bet is Sunday the 6th. That’s your window. Get in while the wind is clean and the swell has some size. The rest of the outlook is a whole lot of waiting for something that just doesn’t quite come together. That’s the call from Hennemans.

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