Hennemans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough stretch for Hennemans. This is a reef break that's exposed to the west, but the swell we're seeing is mostly from the southwest, and it's nowhere near the optimum westerly direction. The water temp is about average for this time of year. We're looking at a long gap with no proper surf on offer, and the conditions are pretty average for the most part.

Starting Tuesday, August 11, we've got a tiny, weak southwest swell, with waves around 2ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is low (290). This theme continues right through the weekend. Every day we see poor surf conditions with cross-onshore winds, the swell stays small, and the energy is moderate at best, hitting 597 on the 15th. The swell period is long, around 14 to 18 seconds, suggesting a groundswell, but with the poor wind and the wrong direction, it's not doing much for us.

There's a slight glimmer on Thursday, August 13, in the morning. The wind goes light and straight onshore, and the swell is a tiny 2ft, which is called "marginal" at best. It's far from good.

The next week looks much the same. A lot of small, weak swells and cross-onshore winds. The only real standout, if you can call it that, is on Saturday, August 22, when the swell direction shifts to a westerly, which is much better for the break. The waves are predicted to be around 4ft, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore, meaning the surface might be a little cleaner. The combined energy is moderate (277-305). It's still not great, but it's the best the whole 16-day window has to offer. Keep in mind, Hennemans is an inconsistent spot, so this is the kind of window you get.

The rest of the forecast is more of the same with small, weak swells and poor winds. A few days in the last week of August show tiny 2ft swells.

So, the honest truth is, there's nothing here I'd be rushing to get wet for. It's a long, quiet run. The only one that even looks like it *might* be worth a look is that Saturday, August 22, with the westerly swell and cross-shore breeze. For the rest of it, you're better off waiting for a better forecast.

Rusty.

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