
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Hennemans over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break, exposed to the west, so it needs that solid SW swell to really light up, but it’s an inconsistent spot that doesn’t break all that often.
Right off the bat, the first few days are pretty tough. Friday July 3rd through to Sunday July 6th, we’ve got a small SW swell hanging around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a decent period, around 14 to 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, mostly moderate at 9 to 12 mph, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate, ranging from 355 to 482 (moderate). Water temperature is 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing to get excited about yet – the conditions are poor.
Then things start to look a bit more interesting from Monday July 6th afternoon into the 7th and 8th. The swell stays similar in height, 2 ft to 4 ft, but the period remains long, and the energy builds. The combined energy climbs into the strong range, hitting 617 on Monday afternoon and 764 by Tuesday morning. Still, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, though it drops lighter around Wednesday. On Wednesday morning July 8th, we get a light breeze at 6 mph from the WSW, and the wave comment improves to “marginal.” But the standout window, if we can call it that, is Wednesday afternoon – the wind turns onshore at 6 mph, and the score ticks up to a 2. This is the best the whole forecast gets, with a clean 3 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and light winds. That’s your best shot at something rideable, but even then it’s only marginal. The reef might clean up and offer a few fun ones.
After that, from Thursday July 9th through the rest of the week and into the second week, it’s more of the same: small SW swell, mostly 2 ft to 3 ft, with periods varying from 13 to 19 seconds, but the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore, and the energy drops back to moderate (219 to 401). The conditions are consistently poor or marginal, with no real standout. July 18th has a bit of a pulse – 3 ft SW at 17 seconds, 539 energy – but the cross-onshore wind spoils it again.
Honestly, for a surfer, there’s not much to chase here. This reef is inconsistent, and the wind just won’t play ball. If you’re desperate, that Wednesday afternoon on July 8th is your only real look, and even then it’s a gamble. With the small size and persistent chop, this setup might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’re into that sort of thing. Until the wind lays off or a bigger swell lines up, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
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299 | 211 | 211 | 183 | 159 | 246 | 249 | 459 | 306 | 309 | 388 | 694 | 455 | 375 | 527 | 521 | 527 | 432 | 421 | 489 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:34PM1.64m | 1:29PM1.24m | 00:14AM1.49m | 2:07PM1.31m | 1:04AM1.30m | 2:50PM1.40m | 2:16AM1.09m | 3:37PM1.51m | 4:01AM0.93m | 4:28PM1.64m | 5:56AM0.90m | 5:23PM1.78m | 7:26AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.75m | 7:06AM-0.02m | 6:45PM0.76m | 7:39AM0.09m | 7:54PM0.74m | 8:13AM0.22m | 9:19PM0.66m | 8:52AM0.37m | 10:52PM0.51m | 9:40AM0.52m | 00:14AM0.28m | 10:42AM0.63m | 1:19AM0.04m | 11:53AM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
299 | 211 | 211 | 169 | 151 | 246 | 249 | 459 | 306 | 248 | 47 | 694 | 455 | 77 | 527 | 521 | 527 | 169 | 421 | 489 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
18 | 10 | 183 | 183 | 159 | 116 | 85 | 163 | 13 | 309 | 352 | 62 | 59 | 375 | 118 | 96 | 110 | 432 | 158 | 90 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | W 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 20 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 11 |
44 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 162 | 36 | 388 | 11 | 212 | 171 | 210 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | 10 | 9 | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 213 | 0 | 138 | 218 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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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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