Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hennemans over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – the next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. There’s a long quiet spell ahead. The first real chance to even think about a wave doesn’t show up until Friday, the 14th of August, and even then, it’s a real marginal call. Before that, from the 7th through the 13th, we’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf with barely any energy. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft from the SW, and the wind is either cross-onshore or onshore, messing up what little ripple there is. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 247 and 375 for most of that time – just not enough oomph to get excited about.

The first faint glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Friday, the 14th of August. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, which is good for shape, but at this size, it’s gonna be a real struggle. The wind is just a gentle cross-shore, so the surface will have a slight chop but not a complete mess. The combined energy climbs to 528 (moderate), which is the best we’ve seen so far. Honestly, it’s about the only thing worth mentioning, but it’s still a marginal day. Saturday the 15th of August sees a little more size – 3ft to 4ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the energy hits 581 to 596 (moderate). The wind is light and onshore in the morning, switching to light and onshore in the afternoon. It’s the biggest swell of the run, but it’s still a marginal call with onshore wind.

For the rest of the window, from the 16th of August onward, it’s back to small, weak, and messy. Swells stay under 3ft, periods drop, and the wind keeps coming from the wrong directions. The energy stays in the 300s and 400s – just not enough to make a proper wave.

If I had to point you to the best of a bad lot, it’s the Saturday, the 15th of August. The swell is around 4ft from the SW, with a moderate 16-second period. The combined energy is 596, which is the highest of the whole forecast. The problem is the wind is light and onshore, so it’s not gonna be glassy. But if you’re desperate and you’ve got a log, you might find a lumpy, soft wave. It’s not a standout by any stretch, just the least bad option.

This reef at Hennemans is inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is a classic example of a blank run. It’s pretty normal for this area to have long stretches of nothing. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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