Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 24 | SW 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 366 | 361 | 365 | 301 | 293 | 250 | 173 | 161 | 92 | 132 | 80 | 150 | 541 | 48 | 1015 | 756 | 653 | 1210 | 920 | 996 | 1185 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:20PM2.15m | 7:48AM2.32m | 8:11PM1.99m | 8:37AM2.19m | 9:05PM1.86m | 9:29AM2.08m | 10:05PM1.77m | 10:26AM2.02m | 11:08PM1.73m | 11:25AM2.00m | 00:09AM1.75m | 12:21PM2.03m | 1:04AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.40m | 1:27AM0.41m | 2:10PM0.51m | 2:15AM0.56m | 3:04PM0.60m | 3:07AM0.68m | 4:02PM0.66m | 4:04AM0.77m | 5:03PM0.68m | 5:05AM0.80m | 6:02PM0.65m | 6:04AM0.78m | 6:55PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | N 5 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 366 | 361 | 365 | 301 | 293 | 250 | 173 | 119 | 72 | 132 | 68 | 150 | 117 | 21 | 1015 | 756 | 653 | 1210 | 920 | 996 | 1185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 |
| kJ | 212 | 190 | 187 | 134 | 137 | 134 | 119 | 161 | 92 | 93 | 78 | 109 | 541 | 48 | 84 | 42 | 119 | 151 | 56 | 54 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | NNE 5 | SW 6 | W 10 | WNW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 12 | S 8 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | S 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 36 | 33 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 37 | 19 | 80 | 28 | 57 | 35 | 52 | 29 | 23 | 44 | 33 | 58 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 9 | — | 7 | 12 | 34 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 24 | 1 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Henrys Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Henrys may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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