Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty mellow overall, with a slow start and a long stretch of smaller, clean conditions. The standout session is definitely Tuesday morning the 7th, so circle that one.

We’re starting off with nothing much on Sunday the 5th. The surf is small at 3ft from the SW, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so it’s a day to sit out. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 86°, which is a nice little bonus for when you do get in.

Monday the 6th doesn’t have much to get excited about either. The morning has a small 2ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period, but there’s a solid 12 mph cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (770), but it’s just too small. The afternoon picks up a bit to 3ft, but the wind swings cross-on, so it’s messy.

Tuesday the 7th is the real highlight. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and the wind is a solid 15 mph offshore from the ENE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers — the combined energy is strong at 1208. The afternoon stays clean too, with 5ft swell and a light offshore. At Henrys (a reef break), that long period will get you some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s one for the intermediate to advanced crew at this size.

Wednesday the 8th is still decent. The morning has 4ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze, but it’s a bit more average. The afternoon glass off is where it’s at: 4ft SW, glassy smooth, and the combined energy is moderate (755). For a relaxed evening session, that’s a good call.

From Thursday the 9th onward, we’re looking at a long stretch of small, clean surf. The swell drops to 3ft through the 9th, 10th, and 11th, with periods around 15 seconds. The winds are mostly light to moderate, and there are a few glassy windows in the afternoons — like Friday the 10th afternoon and Saturday the 11th morning with a gentle offshore. These are good for a longboard or a funboard, but nothing to write home about. The crowd factor at Henrys is “often,” so expect a few locals out on these smaller days.

The second week stays similar. From the 12th through the 20th of July, it’s consistent small stuff. Swell runs 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW or SW. The periods drop to 12-14 seconds, so the energy is on the weaker side, with combined energy values mostly under 400. There are some glassy afternoons on the 15th, 18th, and 19th that’ll be perfect for a cruise, but it’s not going to be powerful. The 14th and 15th have some of the smallest surf, with 2ft and 2ft, and the combined energy dips to 138 on the 14th morning — that’s weak.

Overall, the best session is that Tuesday morning the 7th. After that, it’s a long, slow, clean run of small waves through the end of the forecast. Good for getting your board wet, not for chasing power.

Rusty.

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