Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

First up, the honest truth: the next week and a half are going to test your patience. We’ve got a solid window of small, poor-quality surf that’s mostly going to be blown out by cross-onshore breezes. The energy is there, but it’s messy. The combined swell energy sits in the moderate range, hovering around the 300s and 400s, but it’s not doing us any favors.

Starting Thursday the 10th, we’ve got a 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the SSW at 9 mph, making things choppy and uninviting. That poor surf call stays with us right through the weekend and into early next week. The swell stays small, around 3ft, with the period dropping off a bit, and the wind stays up in our face or cross-on. It’s a classic case of “there’s surf, but you won’t want it.”

We finally see a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 15th. The wind drops to a light 6 mph, and while the size drops to 2ft, that 16-second period from the SW is still in the water. It’s still marginal, but at least the surface is cleaner. Wednesday and Thursday of that week are similar – light winds, small SW swell, and just enough to make it worth a paddle if you’re desperate.

The longer-period swell is there, but the direction is all wrong for Hennemans. It wants a W direction, and we’re getting a lot of SW. It’s a reef break, so it’s holding the energy, but the shape will be off.

Looking at the water temp, we’re sitting at 72°, which is 3° warmer than the long-term average. A touch warmer than normal, nothing crazy, but it’s a nice little anomaly to note.

The real story is that Hennemans is an inconsistent spot, and this run is proving why. The waves are just not lining up. If you’ve got a kite, honestly, the setup over the next week looks more interesting for you than for a surfer. The cross-on winds and small, weak swell won’t produce much for a paddle board.

Now, looking further out, there’s something on the horizon. Beginning Sunday the 20th, the energy starts to climb. The combined swell energy jumps to 530, and it stays strong through the following week, getting into the 500s and 600s. The swell height is holding around 3ft, but the period from the SW is staying solid at 17-18 seconds. That’s a lot of push for a small wave.

Monday the 21st is the first day that looks genuinely promising. The wind drops to a light 6 mph, and we get onshore conditions in the morning. It’s still small, 3ft, but the quality should be there. The following days, Tuesday and Wednesday the 23rd, have the same light winds, and the swell is still holding at 3ft from the SW. This is the window to watch.

It’s not big, so don’t get too excited. But the cleaner conditions and the longer period will make those 3ft waves feel way better than they have all week. The direction is still a bit off, but when the wind goes light, a reef like this can surprise you. Just know that the consistency isn’t great, so pick your moments.

The long-range calls for the second week are promising, but the further out we go, the less certain they are. That being said, that window from the 21st to the 23rd looks like the clear standout of this entire outlook. Mark it on your calendar.

Rusty.

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