
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break it down.
Honestly, it's a tough outlook. Over the next 16 days, there's hardly any surf worth talking about. There's a big gap of a week or more with nothing good on offer. It's a quiet spell, and for this area, that can be normal. Forecasts can change, so don't lose hope.
The only break we've got is Hennemans, a reef break that's inconsistent and exposed to the west. It's for intermediate surfers, and crowds are possible. Water temperature is 75°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual – that's very unusual, like a warm pool.
Starting Wednesday the 29th, we've got a 4ft swell from the southwest, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 758. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph, which is making it a bit choppy. That long period groundswell could produce some shape on the reef, but the conditions are only marginal.
On Thursday the 30th, the swell stays around 4ft to 4ft, still from the southwest and south-southwest, with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. The wind stays light cross-onshore, so it's still not clean. The energy is similar at 760.
By Friday the 31st, the swell drops to 4ft in the morning, then down to 3ft in the afternoon, with the energy falling to 426. The wind is still light cross-onshore, but the surf is getting poor.
From Saturday the 1st of August onwards, it's all downhill. Swell sizes drop below 3ft, with periods shortening. The wind turns directly onshore from the west-southwest and south-southwest, making it messy. The combined energy keeps falling – down to 286 by Saturday afternoon, then 262 on Sunday. By the middle of the week, we're looking at 1ft to 2ft swells with energy as low as 128. The waves are tiny, weak, and mostly onshore slop. Even the longer period swells that show up around the 7th of August (19 seconds) and 10th of August (20 seconds) are too small and affected by onshore wind to do anything.
The second week looks the same. Swells stay small, under 3ft, with wind either onshore or cross-onshore. The energy stays well below 500, mostly in the 200 to 400 range. No decent sessions.
Bottom line: this is a blank run. Save your energy and wait for better days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 |
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551 | 523 | 697 | 622 | 561 | 229 | 189 | 218 | 253 | 142 | 113 | 108 | 103 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.91m | 11:02AM1.30m | 10:11PM1.87m | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | 11:57AM1.41m | 11:19PM1.63m | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | 1:01PM1.52m | 00:49AM1.22m | 1:42PM1.57m | 2:05AM0.99m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:00AM-0.17m | 4:22PM0.59m | 5:27AM-0.13m | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:53AM-0.05m | 5:41PM0.55m | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | 6:45AM0.21m | 7:31PM0.53m | 7:12AM0.38m | 8:51PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 |
551 | 523 | 697 | 622 | 561 | 229 | 189 | 218 | 253 | 54 | 74 | 94 | 103 | 84 | 90 | 55 | 29 | 19 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 7 |
236 | 162 | 22 | 40 | 28 | 153 | 68 | 54 | 74 | 142 | 113 | 108 | 101 | 100 | 78 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 |
24 | 23 | 36 | — | 31 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 83 | 54 | 28 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 35 | 50 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 129 | 268 |
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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).
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