Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cookin’ at Henrys (reef). This break is always exposed to the west-northwest, so it grabs that south-west swell real well. Water temp’s about average for this time of year, nothin’ crazy.

We kick off Sunday the 30th with some real promise. Early morning we got a clean 5ft south-west swell, period at 14 seconds, with a cross-off breeze from the east-northeast at 9 mph. That’s some decent groundswell energy comin’ through – moderate energy (920). Waves are shapin’ up real nice. Afternoon though, the wind swings cross-on from the south-west and it gets choppy – that session’s a dud.

Monday the 31st morning brings a smaller 4ft south-west swell, but still a clean cross-off breeze from the northeast at 9 mph. Energy’s droppin’ a bit (467), but it’s still a good session for a smaller stick. Afternoon’s marginal with a light cross-shore breeze from the south-southwest.

Tuesday the 1st of September – this one’s a beauty for the morning. Offshore wind from the east-northeast at 9 mph, clean, 3ft south-west swell. Solid moderate energy (385). That’s a fun, clean morning. Afternoon gets messy with a cross-on from the south-southwest.

Wednesday the 2nd morning is where it gets real interesting. Glassy conditions – dead calm – with a tiny 2ft south-west swell, but check out the period: 18 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy’s still moderate (578). For a reef break like Henrys, that’ll produce some beautiful, long lines. It’s a standout morning for sure.

Thursday the 3rd morning – again, glassy with a 3ft south-west swell at 16 seconds. Clean as a whistle (482). Another lovely morning. Afternoon’s a write-off with onshore wind and a risk of storms.

Now, Friday the 4th morning – here’s the pick of the whole run. 5ft south-west swell, 17-second period, clean offshore wind from the east-northeast at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to strong (1489). That’s excellent, powerful waves for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle.

Saturday the 5th morning is nearly as good – 6ft south-west swell (gets a bit big for beginners), 16 seconds, offshore from the east-southeast at just 3 mph. Clean and powerful (1450). Again, that’s top-tier. Afternoons both days get messy with cross-on wind.

Sunday the 6th morning: glassy again, 5ft south-west swell at 14 seconds, clean (915). A solid session.

Monday the 7th morning – glassy, 4ft south-west swell at 14 seconds (639). Good stuff.

Tuesday the 8th morning – absolutely dead calm, glassy, 3ft south-west swell with an 18-second period (627). That long period will produce long, groomed waves on the reef. A real gem.

Wednesday the 9th morning – glassy again, 3ft south-west swell at 16 seconds (598). Clean lines.

Thursday the 10th morning – offshore wind from the east-northeast at 9 mph, 4ft south-west swell at 15 seconds, energy’s up again (1041). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Another standout.

Friday the 11th morning – offshore from the east-northeast at 6 mph, 4ft south-west swell at 16 seconds (721). Clean and good.

Saturday the 12th morning – cross-off breeze, 3ft south-west swell at 14 seconds (419). Fun, nothin’ epic.

Sunday the 13th morning – offshore from the east-northeast at 6 mph, 3ft south-west swell at 13 seconds (349). Clean and small.

Monday the 14th morning – offshore from the east at 6 mph, 2ft south-west swell at 18 seconds (435). That long period will still give you some nice little peelers.

So what’s the best on offer? Without a doubt, Friday the 4th morning is the standout – big clean swell, long period, strong energy, offshore breeze. Saturday the 5th morning is right up there too. And don’t sleep on those glassy mornings with the super long period swells – Wednesday the 2nd and Tuesday the 8th mornings are gems for the reef.

Crowds at Henrys? It can get busy, so get there early for the best ones.

Stay wet, stay keen.

Rusty

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