Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
23.2° C
3.6° 

Hennemans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hennemans surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Hennemans over the next couple of weeks.

The run of surf is a bit of a mixed bag. We start with a decent pulse of long-period groundswell, but the quality is held back by a few things. The opening days from Sunday the 26th through to the start of August have the most size, with solid swell energy hanging around the 700 to 1000+ (moderate to strong) mark. The water is sitting at 74°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The real talking point for the first part is the swell direction coming from the SW, which is the optimum direction for this reef break.

Now, the standout period is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. You’re looking at consistent 4ft to 4ft of SW swell, with a very long period of 17-18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is offshore and light, coming from the SSW, so conditions should be clean. The combined energy peaks at 1087 on Tuesday afternoon – that's strong energy for this size. Keep in mind, Hennemans is an inconsistent reef break, so when it turns on, it's worth a look. The downside is crowds are possible.

Wednesday the 29th holds similar size and clean offshore wind, so you can still score there. By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops a notch to around 4ft-5ft and the period starts to back off, though it's still a solid 13-14 seconds. The wind stays light and offshore. For beginners, the 5ft on Thursday afternoon is at the top end of manageable, but with that long period, the sets will have some push.

Things go downhill pretty fast from Friday the 31st onward. The wind swings cross-onshore, introducing small ripples and chop. The swell fades through the first week of August, dropping to 3ft and under by Sunday the 2nd. We hit a proper dry spell from the 2nd of August right through until at least the 10th of August. That’s over a week of tiny or poor surf. There’s a slight flicker of life on the 8th with a 3ft SSW swell (moderate energy around 521), but the wind is iffy or onshore. It’s a long wait for anything worthwhile.

Bottom line: hit it hard Sunday the 26th through Wednesday the 29th of July. After that, it's a waiting game.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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694
901
511
717
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908
864
748
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573
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824
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466
234
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
7:59PM1.80m
9:51AM1.17m
8:34PM1.86m
10:13AM1.21m
9:08PM1.90m
10:36AM1.25m
9:39PM1.91m
11:02AM1.30m
10:11PM1.87m
11:29AM1.35m
10:44PM1.77m
11:57AM1.41m
11:19PM1.63m
Low Tide
2:03PM0.80m
3:38AM-0.11m
2:40PM0.74m
4:06AM-0.16m
3:14PM0.68m
4:33AM-0.18m
3:47PM0.63m
5:00AM-0.17m
4:22PM0.59m
5:27AM-0.13m
5:00PM0.57m
5:53AM-0.05m
5:41PM0.55m
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Temp °C
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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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