Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henrys this week:
The surf forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henrys in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about what's coming up in feet and knots.
We've got a quiet start to the window, but the back half of the forecast is looking like a proper run. The first few days are small and weak, but from the 7th of August, the energy really starts to build.
The spot is Henrys, a reef break that breaks consistently and is exposed to the swell. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, at 85.8°F.
The first real standout is the morning of Friday, August 7th. There's a groundswell from the SSW at 2 feet, but with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is 389 (moderate). The wind is a gentle breeze from the NE, cross-off, which will keep the faces clean. That long period is pure gold for a reef – it'll wrap in and offer up some long, walled-up rides. This is the session to chase for the first week.
The next big one is the morning of Saturday, August 8th. The swell picks up to 3 feet from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The energy is up to 585 (moderate), and we have a light breeze from the ENE, cross-off. The word is "very good surf conditions," and I'm on board with that. Clean, punchy waves on the reef.
Then we get a string of good mornings, but the real fireworks start on Friday, August 14th. The afternoon is the pick with a 4-foot swell from the SSW, an 18-second period, and a combined energy of 881 (strong). The wind is a light air from the SE, cross-off, so the surf will be clean and powerful. Saturday, August 15th, is the same story – morning and afternoon have a 4-foot swell from the SW, a 16-second period, and a combined energy of 909 (strong). The wind is light and cross-off, so you're looking at clean, powerful, long-period reef waves. That's a proper, heavy wave for experienced surfers.
For the newbies, once the swell passes 5 feet from the 14th onwards, it's getting into expert territory. The long period means the sets will be packed with energy, so respect the reef. The long gaps between sets will make the paddle out a bit easier, but the waves themselves will have serious punch.
The second week is packed with promising mornings, so keep your eyes on the charts. This is a proper run for Henrys.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
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 kJ | 111 | 83 | 73 | 93 | 69 | 55 | 74 | 125 | 113 | 212 | 209 | 305 | 376 | 441 | 435 | 309 | 395 | 327 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:13AM2.38m | 6:30PM2.12m | 6:55AM2.36m | 7:16PM2.04m | 7:43AM2.32m | 8:10PM1.96m | 8:39AM2.27m | 9:15PM1.90m | 9:45AM2.25m | 10:28PM1.90m | 10:57AM2.26m | 11:42PM1.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.35m | 12:29PM0.43m | 00:34AM0.40m | 1:15PM0.46m | 1:19AM0.46m | 2:09PM0.49m | 2:13AM0.52m | 3:11PM0.52m | 3:17AM0.57m | 4:21PM0.51m | 4:30AM0.58m | 5:32PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 64 | 125 | 96 | 66 | 63 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 125 | 96 | 79 | 376 | 441 | 435 | 309 | 395 | 327 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 11 | S 8 | S 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 111 | 83 | 73 | 93 | 69 | 49 | 74 | 125 | 113 | 212 | 168 | 305 | 144 | 139 | 52 | 79 | 33 | 49 | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 5 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 8 | N 4 | S 9 | SSW 18 | N 5 | S 10 |
| kJ | 84 | 64 | 61 | 10 | 54 | 55 | 4 | 31 | 25 | 159 | 209 | 151 | 55 | 50 | 6 | 38 | 30 | 4 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Henrys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Henrys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Henrys 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 (Henrys) 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).
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