Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Hennemans.
First thing you need to know – this is a reef break, and it’s an inconsistent one. It doesn’t fire all the time, so when it does, you pay attention. Right now, we’ve got a bit of a tough run ahead. The forecast shows a stretch of pretty poor conditions rolling in from Friday the 31st of July, all the way through the first week of August. The swell is small, mostly hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft, with a short to medium period around 13-14 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, which is a real bummer for a reef setup like this. The combined energy is weak to moderate – values between 145 and 377 (moderate). Honestly, it’s not looking good for a paddle. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first real glimmer of hope comes around Thursday the 13th of August. That morning, we see a slight improvement: swell height 3 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, and the wind shifts to a light cross-shore breeze (15 km/h). The combined energy picks up to 391 (moderate). The waves still look marginal, but that cross-shore wind is a step in the right direction. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got.
The one session that might be worth a look is Friday the 7th of August morning. The swell is small at 2 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds from the SSW. That’s a proper groundswell window. The combined energy is 389 (moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore (10 km/h) – not perfect, but for a reef break, that long period could wrap in nicely. Just keep in mind, with a break this inconsistent, any clean window is a gift. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might have it to yourself.
Overall, it’s a lean 16 days. There’s a gap of about 12 days from the 31st of July to the 13th of August with no real recommendations. The surf is small, the wind is mostly junk, and the break is unreliable. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on Thursday the 13th and the 7th of August morning. But honestly, don’t hold your breath. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 631 | 561 | 232 | 189 | 215 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 101 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 158 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:11PM1.87m | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | 11:57AM1.41m | 11:19PM1.63m | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | 1:01PM1.52m | 00:49AM1.22m | 1:42PM1.57m | 2:05AM0.99m | 2:35PM1.62m | 4:15AM0.85m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:27AM-0.13m | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:53AM-0.05m | 5:41PM0.55m | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | 6:45AM0.21m | 7:31PM0.53m | 7:12AM0.38m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:43AM0.55m | 10:30PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 631 | 561 | 232 | 189 | 215 | 62 | 80 | 51 | 55 | 76 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 41 | 26 | 119 | 94 | 37 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 101 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | S 9 | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 30 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 36 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 152 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 152 | 153 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
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