Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s 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 (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
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 our way for Hennemans.
Honestly, it's a pretty quiet start for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at marginal surf for days on end. The water is running at 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus, but the actual wave quality is lacking.
The first real standout, and really the best bet in the whole run, looks to be on Friday, the 1st of August. We've got some SSW swell pushing 6ft, with a combined energy reading of 1271 (strong stuff). The period sits at 14 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with some punch. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it won't be glassy, but it'll be rideable. This is the pick of the lot, but honestly, the scores are so marginal throughout, it's more about finding the least bad option. At this size, it's into intermediate territory.
The days leading up to that are mostly small to moderate SW swell (2ft to 4ft), but it's constantly plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds, keeping things a bit lumpy. It's an inconsistent spot, so you've got to pick your moment, and those moments are few and far between. After that 1st of August bump, it drops right back off into poor conditions again by the 3rd and 4th.
There's another little pulse trying to build around the 6th of August, with 6ft SSW swell and the energy value climbing to 1205, but again, it's a cross-onshore wind situation. It's the second-best window, but it's a week and a half away, so don't bank on it. Overall, if you're not desperate, wait for that Friday the 1st session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 355 | 346 | 586 | 361 | 317 | 317 | 541 | 271 | 647 | 647 | 420 | 723 | 723 | 616 | 602 | 795 | 511 | 633 | 841 | 897 | 669 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.55m | 7:42AM0.93m | 5:47PM1.60m | 8:38AM1.01m | 6:37PM1.66m | 9:08AM1.08m | 7:21PM1.73m | 9:30AM1.13m | 7:59PM1.80m | 9:51AM1.17m | 8:34PM1.86m | 10:13AM1.21m | 9:08PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:57AM0.75m | 1:04AM0.27m | 11:10AM0.85m | 1:56AM0.13m | 12:24PM0.88m | 2:35AM0.03m | 1:20PM0.86m | 3:08AM-0.05m | 2:03PM0.80m | 3:38AM-0.11m | 2:40PM0.74m | 4:06AM-0.16m | 3:14PM0.68m | 4:33AM-0.18m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 355 | 346 | 586 | 159 | 124 | 124 | 134 | 106 | 65 | 647 | 420 | 723 | 723 | 616 | 602 | 795 | 511 | 633 | 841 | 897 | 669 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 10 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 187 | 110 | 361 | 317 | 317 | 288 | 230 | 647 | 64 | 180 | 140 | 54 | 55 | 42 | 73 | 69 | 87 | 42 | 60 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 7 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 68 | 19 | 95 | 31 | 105 | 105 | 541 | 271 | 150 | 71 | 45 | 47 | 97 | 170 | 94 | 37 | 299 | 31 | 56 | 37 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 129 | 63 | 7 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 129 | 16 | 0 |
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