Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,741 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henrys in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for Henrys, but in feet.
We’ve got a run of decent swell kicking off on Saturday the 25th of July that holds strong through the end of the month. Water temp is about 86°F, which is a touch warmer than average – comfortable for a shorty or just boardshorts. The early weekend is a warm-up, with clean, cross-off morning breezes. The real standout is Sunday afternoon. It’s not the biggest, but with glassy wind and a solid 5ft of SW groundswell coming in on a long 18-second period, you’re looking at excellent, powerful waves. This reef loves that long period energy, so expect long, clean lines. The combined energy is strong at 1227 – plenty of push. If you’ve got the experience, that’s your session.
From Monday morning the 27th through Tuesday morning the 28th, the swell holds around 4ft to 6ft with that long SW interval, plus glassy or cross-off winds. The energy peaks at 1766 on Tuesday morning – that’s very powerful – and the waves are excellent for experienced surfers. When it hits 6ft on Tuesday, beginners should think twice. Tuesday afternoon gets a bit choppy with cross-on wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so stick to the mornings.
The first week finishes with more clean mornings as the swell slowly backs off. By Thursday the 30th, the period drops to 14 seconds and the energy eases to 678, but it stays clean and fun. Friday the 31st still has a clean morning with 3ft waves and offshore wind, but the afternoon turns poor.
After that, we hit a long stretch of smaller, weaker surf. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, the swell drops below 3ft, the energy falls to the low hundreds or even double digits, and conditions get mixed. There are a few glassy mornings with tiny waves – fine for a longboard or a foil – but nothing special. This quiet period runs right through Sunday the 9th of August, with very weak energy and only a few clean windows for the die-hards. The best bet in that second week is probably Monday the 3rd of August morning, with a clean 3ft wave and cross-off wind, but it’s a pale comparison to the first week.
So, the takeaway: the first week is where the action is, especially Sunday afternoon and those Monday/Tuesday mornings. After that, it’s a long stretch of small and slow.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 756 | 653 | 1210 | 920 | 1227 | 1199 | 791 | 800 | 1591 | 1741 | 1682 | 1456 | 1194 | 1149 | 856 | 667 | 589 | 485 | 357 | 342 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:25AM2.00m | 00:09AM1.75m | 12:21PM2.03m | 1:04AM1.82m | 1:12PM2.09m | 1:52AM1.91m | 1:58PM2.17m | 2:35AM2.02m | 2:40PM2.23m | 3:14AM2.13m | 3:20PM2.28m | 3:51AM2.22m | 3:57PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.65m | 6:04AM0.78m | 6:55PM0.59m | 6:58AM0.73m | 7:42PM0.51m | 7:47AM0.66m | 8:24PM0.42m | 8:31AM0.59m | 9:02PM0.35m | 9:12AM0.52m | 9:37PM0.31m | 9:52AM0.47m | 10:11PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 756 | 653 | 1210 | 920 | 1227 | 1199 | 546 | 532 | 1591 | 1741 | 1682 | 1456 | 1194 | 1149 | 856 | 667 | 589 | 485 | 357 | 342 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 55 | 167 | 114 | 41 | 46 | 96 | 791 | 800 | 40 | 39 | 26 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | N 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | N 4 | W 10 | WNW 12 | N 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 94 | 116 | 101 | 58 | 32 | 29 | 66 | 67 | 9 | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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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