Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Hennemans over the next sixteen days.
Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off. We've got tiny swell pushing through on Wednesday, but with a light cross-onshore breeze and a score that's not worth paddling for, it's a pass. The energy is weak (233) and the water is way warmer than normal at 72°, but that’s about the only standout. Thursday and Friday are a no-go with stronger cross-onshore winds building up and choppy conditions. Saturday stays small and onshore, not worth a second look. The combined wave energy is climbing but the wind is killing it.
We finally see something happening on Sunday the 19th. Swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds and a combined energy of 1080 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s still a cross-onshore wind. The surf is there, but the quality is marginal. The best of the window looks like it’ll be Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. On Friday morning, we get 7 ft of SSW swell, period 15 seconds, and light onshore wind. That’s a solid groundswell, and the energy is strong (2435). It’s a reef break, so that long period will open up some nice lines, but it’s going to be a bit too big for beginners. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so expect company. Saturday holds similar size at 6 ft with a cross-shore wind, which cleans it up a bit. That’s the best-looking combo in the whole 16-day forecast.
After that, the swell drops back down and the wind turns onshore again, so the second week is a slow fade.
All in all, if you’re an intermediate or better, the weekend of the 24th and 25th is your window. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 9 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 148 | 130 | 171 | 169 | 121 | 144 | 181 | 103 | 144 | 366 | 246 | 572 | 713 | 653 | 700 | 341 | 421 | 382 | 400 | 375 | 441 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:22AM1.36m | 10:31PM2.12m | 12:03PM1.40m | 11:18PM1.95m | 12:44PM1.44m | 00:05AM1.71m | 1:27PM1.47m | 00:57AM1.44m | 2:12PM1.50m | 1:59AM1.18m | 3:01PM1.51m | 3:26AM0.96m | 3:54PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.53m | 5:53AM-0.40m | 5:32PM0.52m | 6:33AM-0.24m | 6:28PM0.53m | 7:10AM-0.05m | 7:30PM0.55m | 7:47AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.56m | 8:25AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.52m | 9:05AM0.58m | 11:50PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 77 | 130 | 171 | 76 | 119 | 94 | 87 | 60 | 144 | 366 | 139 | 572 | 713 | 653 | 700 | 341 | 421 | 382 | 400 | 375 | 441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 12 | W 6 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 148 | 56 | 17 | 169 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 103 | 30 | 103 | 246 | 44 | 287 | 350 | 8 | 276 | 299 | 310 | 166 | 143 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 7 | WSW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 14 | 56 | 56 | 35 | 127 | 181 | 83 | 48 | 22 | 69 | 82 | 80 | 44 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 7 | 129 | 129 | 24 | 153 | 63 | 6 | 63 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 7 |
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