
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Hennemans.
Honestly, for the first half of this forecast, it's going to be a bit of a grind. There’s surf on offer, but it’s never really firing like it could. The real standout window looks to be this weekend just gone and the start of the coming week, but even then, it comes with some caveats. The wave energy is moderate at best, hitting the three-digit range in the thousands for combined energy (like around 1223 – 1314), but the quality of that energy is the issue. It's mostly long-period groundswell, over 13 seconds and up to 16 seconds, which will be better on a point or reef setup than a beach.
The first real chance for a paddle is this Friday the 4th of September, but it’s not looking great. We’ve got a 4ft swell coming from the SSW, but with a cross-on wind from the WNW at 9 mph, it’s going to be choppy. The water temp is a notable 73°, which is 5° warmer than average for this time of year – that's a very unusual anomaly, so you won't need a thick suit if you brave it.
The pick of the whole 16-day outlook, and the one to aim for, is Sunday the 6th of September. We see the biggest swell of the period – 6ft from the SSW – and the wind goes cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, cleaning it right up. The combined energy is moderate at 1223. This is the biggest and best combo for Hennemans, with a clean surface. It’s an intermediate-level reef break, so 6ft of groundswell will have some punch, and the long period of 14 seconds means the sets will be well-spaced. It might get a little busy because crowds are possible here.
Monday the 7th holds similar size at 6ft off the SSW, but the wind swings cross-shore, which brings a bit of chop. It’s still surfable on the right tide, but not as clean as Sunday.
After that, things drop off a cliff. From around Tuesday the 8th, the swell fades rapidly down to 2ft – 3ft through the middle of the month, with mostly poor wind directions and onshore conditions. There’s a long gap of at least 5 or 6 days there where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. The combined energy dips into the low 200s and 300s, showing it's weak.
Towards the very end of the run, around the 18th and 19th of September, there’s a tiny whisper of a pulse. We see swells back up to about 3ft from the SW, and the wind goes light and cross-shore. The combined energy climbs back above 500 (around 599 to 726). For a last-ditch effort, Friday the 18th afternoon with a light cross-shore breeze could give you a few small, clean lines at this reef if you just want to get wet, but it’s marginal at best. Don't expect much.
So, bottom line: Sunday the 6th is the absolute standout. After that, it's time to find something else to do for a week or so.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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667 | 539 | 551 | 600 | 989 | 1208 | 1155 | 1357 | 1303 | 1283 | 937 | 594 | 503 | 439 | 322 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:16PM1.65m | 7:14AM1.05m | 4:51PM1.71m | 7:41AM1.19m | 6:06PM1.82m | 8:08AM1.33m | 7:05PM1.93m | 8:36AM1.45m | 7:55PM2.00m | 9:04AM1.57m | 8:40PM1.99m | 9:33AM1.66m | 9:23PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.12m | 10:35AM0.98m | 1:00AM-0.03m | 12:16PM0.87m | 1:48AM-0.16m | 1:19PM0.69m | 2:28AM-0.23m | 2:10PM0.51m | 3:03AM-0.24m | 2:54PM0.35m | 3:36AM-0.19m | 3:37PM0.23m | 4:06AM-0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 9 |
667 | 539 | 551 | 600 | 989 | 1208 | 1155 | 1357 | 1303 | 1283 | 937 | 594 | 503 | 439 | 322 | 250 | 208 | 160 | 288 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
132 | 209 | 347 | 416 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 80 | 81 | 130 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 12 | NW 12 | W 13 | W 11 | — | SW 21 | W 10 | W 4 | WNW 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
24 | 58 | 63 | 66 | 8 | — | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 18 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 28 | 55 | 45 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
14 | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
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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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