
Surf Forecasts:
Hennemans surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 988 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hennemans in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hennemans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s cut through the chatter. Hennemans is looking at a long stretch of messy, small surf, and the numbers don’t lie. The water temp is about what you’d expect for late July, nothing weird going on.
The first few days, starting Tuesday 28 July, we have a solid SW groundswell, periods between 14 and 17 seconds. That’s long-period stuff, which packs a punch but on a reef break like Hennemans, exposed to the west, it can close out or run straight. The combined energy is moderate to strong, hitting 1039 on Tuesday morning, but the wind is onshore from the SSW at 9 mph. That’s a killer. The waves are around 4ft, but the quality is marginal and the tide is questionable. It’s a tease.
Wednesday 29 July is the same story: 4ft of SW swell, 16-second period, but onshore SW wind at 6 mph. Still not clean. Thursday 30 July sees the swell drop a little, and the wind goes cross-onshore from the west at 6 mph, with the afternoon picking up to 5ft but the period dropping to 14 seconds. The energy is still there, but the wind is a problem. By Friday 31 July, the swell is fading, and the wind is cross-onshore from the west at 9 mph, making it choppy. The energy drops to 738. This is not a day to paddle out.
Then we hit a real dead zone. From Saturday 1 August through to the end of the second week, the swell collapses. From 4ft on Saturday morning, it drops to 2ft by Sunday, and then it’s barely a bump. The period is all over the place, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy falls into the low hundreds, and the scores are all zeros. That’s a full ten-day stretch of nothing. That’s a long gap. The swell tries to flicker back around 11 August, with a 1ft SW groundswell, period 19 seconds, which is a very long period, but it’s tiny. The energy is a weak 171. There’s a hint of a wave on Wednesday 12 August, with 2ft and 18-second period, 316 energy, but it’s still marginal. The wind is cross-shore from the WNW, which is a bit better, but it’s not enough.
The one standout is the Tuesday 28 July morning session. It’s the biggest energy we see, with 4ft of SW swell at 17 seconds, and 1039 energy. The wind is onshore, which hurts, but if you’re really keen and the tide works, it’s the only window with any real power. The rest of the first week is a slow fade, and the second week is a washout. For a reef break that’s inconsistent anyway, this kind of blank run is pretty normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
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812 | 962 | 897 | 767 | 748 | 636 | 641 | 477 | 800 | 892 | 413 | 700 | 543 | 410 | 226 | 142 | 113 | 108 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:34PM1.86m | 10:13AM1.21m | 9:08PM1.90m | 10:36AM1.25m | 9:39PM1.91m | 11:02AM1.30m | 10:11PM1.87m | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | 11:57AM1.41m | 11:19PM1.63m | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM-0.16m | 3:14PM0.68m | 4:33AM-0.18m | 3:47PM0.63m | 5:00AM-0.17m | 4:22PM0.59m | 5:27AM-0.13m | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:53AM-0.05m | 5:41PM0.55m | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
812 | 962 | 897 | 767 | 748 | 636 | 641 | 477 | 800 | 892 | 361 | 700 | 543 | 410 | 226 | 133 | 68 | 80 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 14 | S 13 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
51 | 69 | 61 | 40 | 52 | 54 | 236 | 280 | 36 | 29 | 413 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 48 | 51 | 56 | 108 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 9 | W 8 | W 21 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 8 |
34 | 8 | 8 | 174 | 146 | 196 | 38 | 24 | 57 | 43 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 113 | 142 | 113 | 38 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 129 | 206 | 6 | 129 | 213 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 152 | 206 | 7 |
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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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