Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next two weeks.

Alright, we're in a bit of a flat spell at the start here. The first few days don't have much to offer, but hang tight, because there's a window of proper swell coming our way. The water is running warm, about 4° above the norm for this time of year, so a spring suit might be a bit much.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday the 4th of September. It's still marginal, with a 3ft to 4ft SSW swell pushing through. The wind is cross-on, so it's not going to be pristine, but the combined energy is moderate (740 to 952). It's more of a "get the cobwebs out" session than a standout.

The weekend picks up a bit. Saturday morning, the 5th, sees a 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, pushing the combined energy into stronger territory (1190). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it'll be a bit bumpy but rideable. That afternoon, it's 5ft, but the wind shifts cross-on.

Now, the standout. Sunday morning, the 6th of September. That's the one. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, packing a punch with a combined energy of 1421. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which is about as good as it gets. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" – and that's for a reason. At 6ft, it's a proper size, best for the crew who know what they're doing. This is the best window of the whole outlook.

Monday the 7th sees the swell peak at 8ft from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, knocking the quality down. That's expert territory, and the chop will make it a challenge.

After that, the swell starts to fade through the second week. Tuesday the 8th drops to 6ft, then 5ft, with a shorter 10-second period and a bumpy cross-shore wind. The energy is still moderate (638 to 683), but it's not the same quality.

The rest of the second week is pretty quiet. Swell heights stick around 2ft to 3ft, with mostly cross-on winds. There's a brief moment on Tuesday the 15th of September where it goes glassy and clean, with a 3ft swell, but the energy is weak (349) and it's a one-off. The long period swells (15-16 seconds) in the middle of the week will be better for a reef like Hennemans, but the size is too small to get excited about.

Overall, Sunday morning the 6th is your best bet. Get out there for it.
Rusty.

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