
Surf Forecasts:
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: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so we’re lookin’ at a pretty flat spell ahead, to be honest. There’s a small window of surfable waves right at the start, but after that, we’re in for a long, quiet stretch. The only real option on the cards is Hennemans, a reef setup that’s inconsistent and can get a few people around.
Right now, on Monday the 27th of July, we’ve got a long-period groundswell rollin’ in from the SW at 4ft, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s some serious energy behind it – the combined swell energy is 995 (moderate). The wind is blowing light and onshore from the SW, which is the wrong direction, keepin’ things a bit messy. The water temp is 74°, which is 7° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual, a real warm anomaly for this time of year. These long-period swells can be a bit tricky at a reef break, but they do bring shape and power.
Tuesday the 28th of July, the swell picks up a touch to 4ft from the SW, still with that long 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1043 (moderate). The wind stays onshore from the SSW, which is a bit of a cross-onshore angle, but it’s still a light breeze. It’s not gonna be clean, but it’s the biggest push of the week.
By Wednesday the 29th, the swell eases back to 4ft, still SW, period 16 seconds. Combined energy at 943. Light onshore wind again. It’s rideable, but the quality is marginal.
Thursday the 30th sees the swell drop a little more, and the wind shifts to a cross-on from the WSW, which doesn’t help. The period drops to 14 seconds, and the energy is 834. It’s gettin’ smaller and choppier.
From Friday the 31st of July onwards, the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind stays cross or cross-on. The combined energy falls off a cliff, from 744 down to the low hundreds. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” from the 1st of August all the way through to the 11th of August. There’s a bit of a blip on the 8th of August with a 3ft swell and a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-on, and the energy is 575 (moderate). Not enough to get excited about.
So, the best of a pretty average offering is the Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. That 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds with 1043 energy is the peak. It’s not a standout, but it’s the biggest and most powerful. The wind is onshore, but it’s light, so it’s not completely blown out. The reef is exposed to the SW, so it’s catchin’ what little there is.
After that, we’re looking at a blank run from the 1st of August right through to the end of the 16-day window. That’s a solid 10 days of nothin’ much. Hennemans is an inconsistent spot, so a quiet run like this isn’t unusual for the area. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, the reefs are restin’.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 897 | 669 | 748 | 573 | 786 | 530 | 778 | 961 | 711 | 643 | 596 | 443 | 180 | 142 | 113 | 108 | 128 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 897 | 669 | 748 | 573 | 786 | 530 | 778 | 961 | 711 | 643 | 596 | 443 | 180 | 125 | 77 | 92 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 |
73 | 52 | 41 | 73 | 68 | 51 | 49 | 51 | 26 | 280 | 37 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 144 | 142 | 73 | 52 | 128 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 21 | W 21 | SW 20 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 |
21 | 299 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 161 | 146 | 183 | 44 | 24 | 63 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 36 | 113 | 108 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 193 | 7 | 7 | 206 | 7 | 129 | 213 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 129 | 5 | 7 |
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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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