
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with S 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 (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. 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 (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
So, we’ve got a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. The standout spot is Hennemans, a reef break that’s inconsistent but when it works, it’s got that exposed W-facing setup that loves a good SW groundswell. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.
The first real sniff of action is Saturday morning, September 5th. We’re looking at a 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period rolling in. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a solid 920, so there’s some grunt behind it. The wind is a light WNW cross-shore at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The swell direction is bang on what the spot likes, so this could be a good little session despite the marginal call. The afternoon builds to 4ft from the S, but the wind gets a bit more cross with a gentle breeze, so it’ll be a bit bumpier.
Sunday, September 6th, sees the swell push up to 6ft from the SSW, still with a 13-second period. The morning is looking best with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is 1008, so there’s plenty of push. This is the best on offer for the first week. Afternoon gets a bit cross-choppy.
Monday, September 7th, holds onto that 6ft SSW swell in the morning with a light NW cross-shore – clean, but the window is short. The afternoon drops off a bit in period and energy, getting more cross-chop.
From Tuesday, September 8th, the swell slowly fades. By Tuesday we’re at 5ft, and by Wednesday, September 9th, it’s dropping to 4ft with a cross-on wind and light rain. The energy drops into the 500s, and the quality falls off. The rest of that week and into the second week is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long gap from about Wednesday the 9th all the way through to the weekend of the 19th and 20th, with mostly poor surf conditions and onshore or cross-onshore winds. Swell sizes drop below 3ft, and the energy is in the low hundreds to mid-400s – not much to get excited about. The spot is already inconsistent, and this stretch is a real lull.
The very end of the window, Sunday the 20th of September, shows a tiny pulse of 3ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the W at 6 mph. The energy is 482, so it’s marginal at best. That’s a long way out and the forecast is less certain, so don’t bank on it.
So, for the main event: Saturday morning, September 5th, and Sunday morning, September 6th, are your best calls. The 6th is probably the standout with the bigger, cleaner swell and good energy. Get out there early.
Stay wet, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
483 | 600 | 947 | 950 | 995 | 1223 | 1028 | 885 | 691 | 749 | 521 | 389 | 255 | 267 | 280 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 305 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.71m | 7:41AM1.19m | 6:06PM1.82m | 8:08AM1.33m | 7:05PM1.93m | 8:36AM1.45m | 7:55PM2.00m | 9:04AM1.57m | 8:40PM1.99m | 9:33AM1.66m | 9:23PM1.92m | 10:01AM1.74m | 10:04PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.98m | 1:00AM-0.03m | 12:16PM0.87m | 1:48AM-0.16m | 1:19PM0.69m | 2:28AM-0.23m | 2:10PM0.51m | 3:03AM-0.24m | 2:54PM0.35m | 3:36AM-0.19m | 3:37PM0.23m | 4:06AM-0.08m | 4:19PM0.15m | 4:35AM0.06m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
372 | 600 | 947 | 950 | 995 | 1223 | 1028 | 885 | 691 | 749 | 521 | 389 | 255 | 245 | 217 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 89 | 107 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | S 9 | SW 11 | W 12 | WSW 20 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
483 | 416 | 28 | 41 | 31 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 50 | 80 | 81 | 11 | 214 | 267 | 280 | 114 | 204 | 88 | 395 | 305 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 12 | NW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 7 | SW 21 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
65 | 66 | 8 | — | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 129 | 97 | 4 | 29 | 56 | 49 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 12 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 7 | — |
— | 35 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | — | 124 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 16 |
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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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