Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m looking at the forecast for Henrys – a solid reef setup that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, best with a WNW direction. The water temperature is sitting at 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s nice, a bit of tropical juice in the water.

The next few days are a bit of a slow starter. Tuesday the 21st has some small 3 ft swell from the SW, but it’s a bit weak with cross-off winds, and the energy is just 301 – not much to write home about. Wednesday and Thursday are similar, with little waist-high stuff, but the winds are light and clean, keeping it at least rideable.

Now, hold on, because things start to crank up from Thursday afternoon the 23rd. That’s when the period jumps to 26 seconds – proper long-period groundswell – and the energy rockets to 363. By Friday the 24th, we’re looking at 3 ft from the SW with a period of 24 seconds and energy hitting 858. That’s a solid, high-quality swell that’s going to wrap in nicely. Friday afternoon even sees glassy conditions with 0 mph wind.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are where I’d be circling the calendar. The swell holds at 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, with periods still well over 19 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 806 and 920. Winds are light and offshore or clean. This is the kind of reef perfection that doesn’t come around every week. The wave shape will be excellent, with long, lined-up sets.

Then we get into the real meat. Monday the 27th morning is a standout: 4 ft from the SW, period 19 seconds, energy 1337. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE – that’s about as good as it gets for Henrys. Clean, punchy, and perfectly groomed.

Tuesday the 28th sees the swell push up to 6 ft (still expert-friendly, not too big) with a 18-second period and energy 1766. The morning is clean with offshore wind. This is the peak of the run.

The following days into early August drop back to 2 ft to 4 ft range, still from the SW, but the energy fades down to 200-300. The winds are mostly clean, but the size and power drop off after that big push. A few mornings, like Friday the 31st and Monday August 3rd, have glassy or offshores that will make the most of it.

The one true standout? Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th of July – that’s the heart of the run. Clean, offshore winds, solid 4 ft to 6 ft SW swell with long periods and massive energy. If you can only pick one window, that’s it. But don’t sleep on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th either – they’re just a touch smaller but still excellent.

This is a reef break, so it handles long-period swells well. Crowds are often here, so expect company on those peak days.

It’s a cracking outlook. Get out there.

- Rusty

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