Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for the imperial crew.

We’re looking at Henrys, a consistent reef here that handles a good west-northwest swell. Water’s running about 86°F, so a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – no complaints there.

First real window opens Saturday, July 4th in the afternoon. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period – that’s a long period setup that loves this reef. Moderate offshore breeze from the ENE is keeping things clean, and the energy is moderate (401). It won't be huge, but it'll be lined up and clean. Crowds are often, so expect company.

Sunday morning, July 5th is smaller, 2ft from the SW, long period still at 15 seconds, light offshore – another clean, mellow session. Sunday afternoon goes south with a cross-onshore wind and storms.

Monday the 6th is a standout – morning brings 2ft from the SW with a massive 20-second period. Gentle offshore wind, combined energy climbing to 775. Those sets will be far apart but powerful, and on a reef like Henrys, that’s the kind of day you remember. Afternoon drops to 3ft but with a light cross-onshore and energy over 1100 – it’s messy but the juice is there. That’s expert territory.

Tuesday, July 7th brings the biggest swell: morning sees 4ft SW at 18 seconds with cross-off wind and energy around 1126 – that’s a powerful, solid day but potentially tricky with tides. Afternoon hits 5ft of SW, cross-on – for experts only, and even then, be smart.

Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th drop from 4ft down to 4ft. Mornings stay clean with cross-off ENE breeze. Energy slides from the 800s to the 500s. Afternoons get choppy.

Friday the 10th has a clean 3ft SSW morning with 15-second period and offshore wind. Saturday the 11th is another strong one: 3ft SSW, 15 seconds, light east offshore, clean, energy at 518. That’s a top pick for the second week.

Sunday the 12th holds at 3ft SW with light winds. Monday the 13th drops to 2ft, and Tuesday the 14th hits a low of 2ft with moderate breezes – a real lull sets in.

Wednesday the 15th recovers a bit to 2ft SW with a morning offshore and some energy (270). Thursday the 16th goes 2ft SW at 16 seconds, gentle offshore. Small but clean.

Then it goes flat: Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are tiny, down to 1ft. That’s a real gap for a few days.

But Sunday, July 19th swings back: morning brings 3ft SSW at 16 seconds with cross-off wind, energy at 513. And the afternoon? Glassy, 3ft SSW, 15 seconds, energy jumping to 604. Glassy conditions on a reef with that kind of long-period energy – that’s the way to finish the run. It’s a late forecast, but if it shows, it’ll be a treat.

Best bets: Monday morning July 6th for that 20-second groundswell, Tuesday morning July 7th for size, Saturday morning July 11th for clean conditions, and Sunday afternoon July 19th if the long-range glass-off comes through. Crowds are often – plan for it.

- Rusty

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