Hennemans surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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Hennemans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.1
W
7
1
W
7
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
77
56
64
65
45
30
42
64
62
59
84
82
53
53
124
97
67
50
41
65
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
W
20
WNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
SW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:24PM1.50m
7:14AM1.38m
7:50PM1.61m
8:03AM1.35m
8:16PM1.70m
8:47AM1.30m
8:40PM1.76m
9:27AM1.24m
9:04PM1.79m
10:06AM1.18m
9:28PM1.79m
10:45AM1.12m
9:52PM1.76m
Low Tide
1:09PM-0.01m
1:45AM0.30m
1:44PM0.06m
2:27AM0.12m
2:15PM0.15m
3:05AM-0.02m
2:42PM0.25m
3:40AM-0.11m
3:07PM0.36m
4:14AM-0.17m
3:31PM0.45m
4:47AM-0.18m
3:55PM0.55m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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7:25
7:27
7:28
7:29
7:29
7:30
7:30
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
11
11
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
17
14
14
15
14
13
15
13
15
16
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
13
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.5
W
5
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.1
W
7
1
W
7
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
48
48
56
19
65
45
13
30
10
8
59
11
82
53
48
124
97
67
50
29
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
W
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
66
77
34
64
23
27
28
27
64
62
23
84
17
12
12
44
44
44
30
41
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
W
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
W
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
16
21
30
24
41
30
30
42
25
42
11
11
9
11
11
17
17
16
17
15
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
53
33
25
18
11
14
14
11
11
21
53
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
322
1280
65
297
16
0
16
630
0
16
16
6
218
181
34
16
16
0
268
206
16
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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