Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’m gonna level with ya – this Hennemans stretch has got a pretty grim run ahead of it. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window with barely a sniff of decent surf. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s noticeably warmer than average.

The first proper recommendation doesn’t kick in until Tuesday the 18th of August morning, and even then it’s only a marginal call. That morning at Hennemans we’ve got a 2 ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 16 seconds, and light cross-shore winds. The combined energy is moderate at 371. It’s a reef break that’s inconsistent, so when it does come through, those sets will have some push, but don’t expect many of ‘em. The long period means the waves will have some shape, but this is a spot that’s rarely breaking and can be fickle. Crowds are possible.

Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday the 19th are still poor. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st see the swell drop to 2 ft, with light onshore winds and weak energy (202 to 285), so completely forget it. The whole first week is pretty much a write-off.

The second week picks up a touch. Sunday the 24th of August morning has 2 ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, with a light cross-onshore breeze and moderate energy (387). Still only marginal. The best window looks like Saturday the 29th of August afternoon – swell bumps to 3 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with light cross-shore winds and strong energy (534). That’s the standout, but it’s only a marginal call. The following Sunday the 30th is similar but with a bit less energy.

Honestly, there’s no real epic session in sight. The swell never breaks 3 ft, and the wind is all over the shop. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on that 29th of August afternoon, but otherwise, it’s a long wait. This is a blank run that’s not unusual for this stretch – it tends not to stay this poor for long, so forecasts can change.

Stay patient. Rusty.

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