Hennemans Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hennemans sea temperature is
24.1° C
4.2° 

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


Hennemans surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – looking at the charts for Hennemans over the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a waiting game. The surf is going to be small and the winds aren't doing us any favors for a while. We've got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don't rush to load the boards just yet.

The outlook starts with a real flat spell. From Friday the 7th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 11th, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is just messy – cross-onshore and cross. The water is a warm 75°F, which is about 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a treat if you're just having a swim, but the surf itself is a write-off. The energy is weak too, with figures mostly in the 200s and 300s (286 to 388). It’s not worth the paddle.

Then, we get a tiny glimmer. On Tuesday afternoon, the 11th, the wind finally drops out to glass. For a moment there, it’s looking clean. The swell is still small at 2ft from the SW with a nice long 18-second period, and the energy bumps up a bit to 374. This is the one window in the first week where the surface is going to be smooth. It’s not going to be big, but for a longboard or a funboard, it might be the best you'll get for a few days. This is a standout purely for the clean conditions, not the size.

But that window closes fast. From Wednesday the 12th through to the 14th, we’re back to onshore and cross-onshore winds. The swell stays small, around 2ft, and the energy is moderate at best. The winds are light but just enough to put a bump on it. It’s not good.

The second week shows a bit more pulse in the water, but the wind remains the problem. Around Saturday the 15th, the swell picks up slightly to 3ft to 4ft from the SW, and the energy climbs solidly into the 500s and 600s (597 to 613), which is moderate. But the wind is cross-onshore, and it’s going to be choppy. Better than the flat spell, but still not clean.

From the 16th onward, the pattern continues. The swell stays in that 2ft to 3ft range, with moderate energy readings in the 300s to 500s. The wind is relentless – mostly cross and cross-onshore from the WNW, with a few days of moderate breezes around 12 mph. It'll be lumpy and bumpy. This stretch is more about potential than reality. The swell is there, but the conditions are going to keep it messy.

Looking further out, around the 22nd, we see the energy picking up to 509 and 560, but the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s a promise of things to come, but it’s still a week and a half away, so I wouldn’t book the time off work just yet.

So, here’s the deal: the only real highlight in this entire run is that Tuesday afternoon, the 11th, when it goes glassy. If you can get out then, you'll find clean if small waves. The rest of the time, it’s a struggle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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W
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
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NW
15
WSW
10
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5
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High Tide
4:59PM1.77m
7:51AM1.04m
6:08PM1.90m
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
Low Tide
10:07AM0.84m
1:13AM-0.00m
11:52AM0.85m
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
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Feels °C
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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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