Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey there, Rusty here. Let’s talk Hennemans. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks look pretty grim. This reef break is inconsistent at the best of times, and the conditions are just not playing ball. Water temperature is sitting at 73°, which is nearly 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a big anomaly – it feels like summer in the water, but the waves don’t match.

The first day that’s even worth mentioning is Saturday the 19th of September. There’s a 3ft south-west groundswell rolling in with a 18-second period – that long period is good for a reef setup like this – but the wind is cross-onshore from the west, so the surface is gonna have a little bump on it. The combined swell energy is building (519), so there’s some power, but it’s only marginal at best. This spot’s for intermediates, but honestly, it’s a tough call.

There’s a few days of nothing after that, and Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd stay marginal with similar 3ft to 3ft south-west groundswells. Wind stays cross-onshore, so the waves are never pristine. The energy stays moderate to strong (up to 603 on the 21st), but the quality is missing.

The one day that stands out – and I mean barely – is Tuesday morning the 29th of September. We’ve got a 2ft south-west swell with a 16-second period, and light winds from the west-northwest, keeping it glassy. It’s still only marginal, but for a break that rarely fires, this is your best shot in the whole 16 days. The energy is there (397), and the cross-shore breeze means less chop. Just watch for crowds – it can get a bit packed when the wave’s clean.

No big swell on the cards – nothing over 3ft – so beginners could try the smaller days, but the inconsistent nature and persistent cross-onshore winds make it a real mission. For most of this period, this looks better suited for kite surfing than paddle surfing. We’re in a dry spell, but forecasts can shift, so keep an eye on it.

Hang tight.

Rusty

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