Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
24.1° C
4.1° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m gonna level with you. We’ve just got one spot on the radar for this whole 16-day stretch: Hennemans. It’s a reef break, which is a positive, but it’s also inconsistent – it doesn’t break often, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. The water’s sitting at 75°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

Right now, through the first week, it’s a write-off. From Tuesday August 11 through to Friday August 15, the swell is tiny, between 2ft and 3ft, and the wind is consistently cross-on from the west or west-southwest at 9 mph. The energy is weak to moderate (290 to 499), but it’s all messy and choppy. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” – no joy.

Saturday August 15 and Sunday August 16 show a slight lift. The swell picks up a little to 3ft–4ft from the southwest, with a period of 15–16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which usually means better shape but also longer waits between sets. The wind turns cross-shore from the west-northwest at 6–9 mph, which is a bit cleaner. The energy climbs to moderate (460–595). The wave comment shifts to “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” Honestly, it’s not a standout, but it’s the best you’re going to get in this window. The swell direction is SW, which is off the optimum west – so not ideal, but workable.

From Monday August 17 onward, it drops back into the doldrums. Swell drops to 2ft–3ft, wind stays cross-on, and the energy falls off to weak to moderate (172–399). The last day showing anything is Tuesday August 25 afternoon, with a marginal “1” score and light cross-on wind, but it’s still tiny.

So here’s the truth: there’s no true standout session in this 16-day outlook. The best bet is the Saturday August 15 morning at Hennemans – 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period, light cross-shore wind, and moderate energy (548). It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the only window where the stars line up. Just keep in mind that reef can be inconsistent, and the crowds are sometimes around, so expect company.

If you’re a beginner, that 3ft–4ft is fine – you’ll be okay. It’s not big enough to worry about.

The rest of the month is a flat spell. There’s a gap of about a week from Sunday August 17 to Sunday August 24 where there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. On Monday August 25 afternoon, a whisper of bump returns, but it’s marginal.

Stay patient, mates. The ocean’s just having a nap.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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0.6
SW
14
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18
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18
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SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
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0.6
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18
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
197
249
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310
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245
344
273
263
255
742
432
560
619
438
404
404
346
248
238
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
15
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15
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NW
10
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15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:38AM1.38m
8:49PM2.17m
10:11AM1.47m
9:34PM2.13m
10:44AM1.54m
10:18PM2.01m
11:17AM1.59m
11:01PM1.82m
11:51AM1.62m
11:44PM1.58m
12:25PM1.62m
00:32AM1.32m
1:00PM1.58m
1:30AM1.08m
Low Tide
2:57PM0.52m
4:08AM-0.40m
3:44PM0.42m
4:44AM-0.33m
4:30PM0.35m
5:17AM-0.20m
5:17PM0.32m
5:49AM-0.03m
6:06PM0.34m
6:19AM0.18m
6:59PM0.38m
6:46AM0.39m
8:01PM0.43m
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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
22
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18
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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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