Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. 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)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and here's what's cooking for the Hennemans region.

We've got a bit of a wait on our hands, folks. The surf window opens up on Sunday the 26th of July, but it's a bit of a tease. The forecast shows a 3ft southwest swell rolling in with a very long period of 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined swell energy is a moderate 840. The water is 74°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, and it's going to feel like a tropical bath out there. The wind is light and offshore from the southwest, so it should be glassy. But here's the kicker – the guidance is calling it "marginal" and the score is low. It's inconsistent here, and that long period on a reef break like Hennemans can sometimes make it a bit tricky, but when it's on, it could be a ripper. This is the best on offer, but it's a gamble.

Monday the 27th of July sees a similar story. The swell holds at 4ft from the southwest, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1001. Wind is still offshore from the SSW, so it's clean. Still, the forecast is calling it marginal. Tuesday the 28th of July, we're looking at 4ft from the southwest, 17-second period, with a strong 1042 energy reading. Again, offshore wind, but the forecast quality is still questionable. Wednesday the 29th of July drops off a touch, with 4ft swell and 16-second period, wind still offshore in the morning, but turning cross-onshore in the afternoon. That's when the chop starts to creep in.

Thursday the 30th of July picks up to 5ft from the SSW, but the period drops to 14 seconds. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it's not going to be perfect. Friday the 31st of July is a write-off – the wind picks up to 12 mph from the WNW, creating a choppy mess. From the 1st of August, it's a slow downhill slide. The swell drops, the periods shorten, and the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore, and the "poor surf conditions" tag starts to stick. By the 2nd of August, the swell is under 3ft, and it's just not worth paddling out.

There's a long gap from the 2nd of August right through to the end of the forecast on the 10th of August, with swell sizes bottoming out at 1ft to 3ft and energy readings dropping to weak levels. The wind is a mix of onshore and cross-onshore, and the combined energy is in the low hundreds. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. For a spot that's already inconsistent, this is a pretty normal blank run. If you're desperate, you could look at the 7th of August, which has a very long period 21-second swell, but at only 1ft, it's not going to do much. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer toward the end.

So, your best bet is the opening weekend, Sunday the 26th of July, at Hennemans. It's not a guaranteed standout, but it's the only window with half a chance. The warm water is a bonus, but don't expect a classic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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196
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
9:30AM1.13m
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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Feels °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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