Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
22.4°C
2.3° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, lads, let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour. It ain’t pretty, but here’s the truth.

The water’s sitting at 22°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a real treat if you’re not wearing a thick suit.

Hennemans is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so you can’t rely on it. Swell energy is all over the place, from moderate to strong, with readings between 263 and 910. But don’t let those numbers fool you – the quality is nearly always poor.

Monday 24 August kicks off with a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-on and conditions are rubbish.

Tuesday 25 August is a bit bigger, with the swell hitting 3ft from the SSW by the afternoon, but it’s still cross-on and only marginal. The period drops to 13 seconds.

Wednesday 26 August brings 4ft from the south, but the wind turns moderate cross-onshore in the afternoon, making it choppy and poor.

From Thursday 27 August right through to the end of the month, we’re stuck in a grind. Swell runs between 2ft and 4ft, period drops as low as 11 seconds, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-on. The energy sits between 280 and 826, but the wave comment is always “marginal” or “poor.” There’s a brief moment on Saturday 29 August with a 4ft SW swell and 16-second period, but the wind ruins it again.

Into September, it’s more of the same. Tuesday 1 September gives us 4ft from the SSW with a cross-shore wind in the afternoon – that’s a slight improvement. The energy is strong at 778, and the score ticks up. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best of a bad lot.

Wednesday 2 September and Thursday 3 September are similar: 4ft swell, cross-shore afternoons, period at 12 seconds. Energy is solid (636 to 740), but the quality never breaks out of “marginal.”

The best chance comes on Monday 7 September. We get a 5ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is cross-shore in the morning and light cross-on in the afternoon. The energy hits 871, and the wave comment finally gives a “2.” For this spot, that’s as good as it gets. Still, with the inconsistent nature of the break and the constant cross-wind, it’s not a sure thing – just the best option.

After that, Tuesday 8 September fades back to 4ft with onshore wind. The run ends flat.

If you’re keen, target the afternoons of 1, 2, 3, and 7 September when the wind goes cross-shore. But honestly, this is a spot that rarely delivers, and this forecast doesn’t change that.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
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14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
135
222
216
286
498
411
411
363
425
297
192
171
165
663
589
653
532
424
412
336
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
0
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
Wind State
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on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:55AM1.23m
7:42PM1.77m
9:11AM1.29m
8:17PM1.85m
9:29AM1.36m
8:49PM1.89m
9:50AM1.44m
9:21PM1.87m
10:13AM1.52m
9:54PM1.81m
10:38AM1.60m
10:30PM1.69m
11:04AM1.66m
11:09PM1.52m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.76m
3:05AM-0.05m
2:28PM0.65m
3:31AM-0.09m
3:01PM0.55m
3:55AM-0.10m
3:34PM0.45m
4:19AM-0.07m
4:09PM0.37m
4:43AM-0.01m
4:47PM0.31m
5:07AM0.10m
5:29PM0.28m
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6:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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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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