Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Henrys. This spot is a consistent reef break that’s open to the west-northwest. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a massive swing, but noticeable.

The week starts off a bit average. Thursday morning the 23rd we’ve got a small 2 ft swell from the southwest, with a solid 12-second period, but the energy is weak (129). Winds are cross-off from the northeast at 3 mph, so it’s clean enough, but the waves are pretty ordinary. Thursday afternoon drops off to 1 ft and the wind swings onshore from the west-northwest at 3 mph. Not much to write home about.

Friday the 24th shows some promise. The morning brings a cleaner 3 ft southwest swell, period stretching to 24 seconds, and the energy is moderate (851). Northeast winds at 6 mph keep it cross-off and clean. This is a good session for a longboard or a fun board. The afternoon turns a bit lumpy with cross-on winds.

Saturday the 25th is a standout. The morning is glassy, with easterly winds at just 3 mph, and the swell holds at 3 ft from the southwest. The period is 21 seconds, and the energy is solid (880). It’s clean as a whistle. The afternoon goes onshore again, but that morning window is the pick of the week so far.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell bump up to 4 ft in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s 4 ft from the southwest, with an 18-second period and strong energy (1099). The wind is cross-off from the east-northeast at 12 mph, so it’s clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 4 ft, it’s still okay for strong intermediates.

Monday the 27th morning is the real highlight. A 4 ft southwest swell, 19-second period, and the energy is pumping (1410). The wind is offshore from the east-northeast at 9 mph, so it’s clean and lined up. This is the best on offer. The afternoon goes onshore.

Tuesday the 28th morning pushes up to 6 ft from the southwest, with an 18-second period and very strong energy (1766). Offshore winds from the east at 6 mph. This is getting big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be firing. The afternoon turns messy with cross-on winds and a risk of storms.

Wednesday the 29th morning is another gem. Glassy conditions with easterly winds at 3 mph, and a 5 ft southwest swell at 16 seconds. Energy is still strong (1339). This is clean, powerful, and holds up well on the reef. Afternoon gets onshore again.

From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the first week, the swell drops back to 3 ft to 5 ft, with periods shortening. The winds are generally cross-off or glassy in the mornings, so there are still clean smaller waves to be had. The energy drops from moderate to weak.

Into the second week, from the 1st of August onward, the surf gets smaller. Mornings are often clean with offshore or glassy conditions, but the swell is mostly 2 ft to 3 ft, and the periods are around 12 to 13 seconds. Energy is weak (100 to 300 range). The 2nd of August morning has a 2 ft swell with a clean offshore wind, but the 6th of August shows a tiny 1 ft swell with a 17-second period. Not much push.

The 7th of August Friday morning picks up a little, with a 3 ft southwest swell at 14 seconds, clean offshore winds, and moderate energy (316). It’s a small but clean session to end the outlook.

Overall, the standout is Monday the 27th morning – that 4 ft, 19-second swell with offshore winds is the best mix of size and quality. Saturday the 25th morning is a close second for the glassy conditions and long period. After that, the mornings are generally clean but the swell is on the smaller side.

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