Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
24.1°C
4.0° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 10,119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 7th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Listen up, folks. Rusty here with the surf rundown for Hennemans. It's a slow start, a bit of a tease, but there's a window of proper swell if you're patient.

This is Hennemans, a reef break that's inconsistent and doesn't fire often. The water's running about 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. The first few days are a write-off. We're looking at a weak 2ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period, but it's getting chopped up by a cross-shore breeze from the WNW. The wave energy is weak to moderate (239 to 406). It's just not worth the paddle.

Friday morning shows a little hope—a clean 3ft S swell with a long 17-second period and an offshore wind from the SW. The energy is moderate (678), but it's only a marginal call. Not the one.

The real deal hits Saturday morning, the 5th of September. Glassy conditions, dead calm, with a clean 4ft swell from the south at 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1015). This is the kind of morning that turns this inconsistent reef into a gem. It's solid intermediate territory. Expect some company, but it'll be worth it.

Sunday the 6th brings the heavy stuff for the experts: an 8ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) with a light offshore breeze. The wave energy is pumping at 2757. That's a big, powerful wave meant for this reef. The morning session is the pick.

Monday the 7th has wave heights pushing 10ft plus, but the period drops to 13 seconds and the afternoon wind swings cross-shore, making a mess. The early morning is still clean, but that size is strictly for the big-wave crew.

From Tuesday the 8th, it's back to small, poor conditions. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft with bumpy cross-shore winds. The energy goes back to weak (202 to 524). That's a solid 9-day stretch of nothing recommended. That's the nature of this spot, though.

So, your best bet is the Saturday (5th) morning glass-off for clean, intermediate waves. Sunday (6th) morning is for the experts. After that, it's a long wait for the next pulse.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
12:06PM1.73m
00:53AM1.10m
12:49PM1.71m
2:31AM0.91m
1:49PM1.67m
5:55AM0.91m
3:16PM1.65m
7:14AM1.05m
4:51PM1.71m
7:41AM1.19m
6:06PM1.82m
8:08AM1.33m
7:05PM1.93m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.29m
6:20AM0.58m
8:36PM0.30m
6:45AM0.75m
10:19PM0.26m
7:16AM0.91m
11:54PM0.12m
10:35AM0.98m
1:00AM-0.03m
12:16PM0.87m
1:48AM-0.16m
1:19PM0.69m
2:28AM-0.23m
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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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