Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty again. Let’s break down the next 16 days at Hennemans in feet and miles per hour.
Truth is, it’s looking pretty bleak. The first week is a total bust. From Sunday the 9th through Thursday the 14th of August, we’ve got “poor surf conditions” across the board. Swell is barely 2-3 feet, with combined wave energy stuck below 500 (320 to 383), which is pretty weak. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or blowing across the face, so you’re looking at choppy, messy lines. No point getting the wax out.
Things tease you a bit from Friday the 14th afternoon. It stays marginal, but the swell bumps up to about 4 feet on Saturday the 15th afternoon, with energy hitting 740 (moderate). The swell is coming straight from the SW – which is what this exposed reef wants – and the period is a nice 16 seconds, so there’s real groundswell power. The wind though, is cross-shore. It is light, around 6-10 mph, so it’s not going to ruin it, but you won’t get that glassy offshore perfection. The best call of the entire 16 days is the Saturday afternoon session on the 15th. With 4-foot SW swell and that 16-second period, the reef will produce some proper, well-shaped waves. The light cross-shore breeze (6 mph) will keep it ridable. Keep in mind, the crowds can show up “sometimes” here. Since the swell size is under 5 feet, it’s fine for intermediates.
From Sunday the 16th onward, it drops back to “poor” again. The following week is a write-off with swell down to 1-2 feet and energy below 300 (279-326). There’s a clear gap of about 5 days from the 17th to the 21st where you wouldn’t bother. Winds stay light to gentle, so it’s not blown out, but there’s simply no push in the water.
Hennemans is an inconsistent spot that needs a good SW pulse. This long-range outlook only gives us that one window on Saturday the 15th. It’s not a classic, but it’s your only real chance for a wave with some shape and power. The rest is pretty quiet. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 134 | 180 | 164 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 310 | 251 | 245 | 406 | 273 | 263 | 255 | 742 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:31AM1.16m | 7:08PM2.03m | 9:05AM1.27m | 8:01PM2.13m | 9:38AM1.38m | 8:49PM2.17m | 10:11AM1.47m | 9:34PM2.13m | 10:44AM1.54m | 10:18PM2.01m | 11:17AM1.59m | 11:01PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM-0.19m | 1:08PM0.77m | 2:50AM-0.33m | 2:06PM0.65m | 3:31AM-0.40m | 2:57PM0.52m | 4:08AM-0.40m | 3:44PM0.42m | 4:44AM-0.33m | 4:30PM0.35m | 5:17AM-0.20m | 5:17PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 367 | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 118 | 180 | 164 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 310 | 251 | 245 | 406 | 273 | 206 | 251 | 742 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | W 8 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 14 | 61 | 30 | 63 | 134 | 133 | 118 | 120 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 96 | 12 | 61 | 263 | 255 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 12 | SW 16 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | W 9 | WNW 9 | S 12 | SW 20 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 69 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 40 | 5 | 9 | 57 | 45 | 44 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 97 | 44 | 38 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 11 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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