Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

IMPERIAL VERSION

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on Hennemans. It’s a rough stretch, no two ways about it. The first decent-looking window doesn’t even pop up until Saturday, August 12th, and that’s just marginal. We’re looking at a few days of poor, onshore crud before we get even a sniff of a wave.

The only thing keeping hope alive is the long-range forecast. But early on, it's just weak and wonky. The water temp is 75°F, which is a good 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s really unusual, so at least you can ditch the booties.

Let’s run through it. From right now until the 11th, just don’t bother. It’s all light cross-onshore breeze and tiny, wind-blown surf. We’re talking 1ft to 3ft of slop. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the 200-400 range. Not worth the leash.

Your first real shot, and I mean a *shot*, is the morning of Saturday, August 12th. The wind goes light, and the swell shows 2ft from the SW with a 17-second period. That long period is promising, but at this size, it’s going to be soft and hard to ride. It’s marginal at best, and with the break being inconsistent, you’ll be doing more sitting than paddling. The energy is still weak at 269.

The afternoon of Tuesday, August 15th shows a bit more life, with the swell climbing to 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The cross-shore wind is light, so it might be clean-looking, but it’s still not offshore. That’s the standout of the whole window, and it’s only a relative standout. The energy is moderate at 682.

After that, it fades out again. The rest of the second week is back to small, weak surf and onshore winds. There’s a slight bump in period on the morning of the 16th, but the wind picks up and turns it to chop.

So, here’s the deal. The best you’re going to get is the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15th. It won’t be epic, but it’s the most promising. The swell is from the SW, which works okay for Hennemans, but the cross-onshore wind is keeping it from being anything special. If you’re jonesing for a session, that’s your window, but keep your expectations low. The rest of this run is a blank for surfing, unless something changes. The lack of consistency is the real killer right now.

Rusty, signing off.

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