Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henrys in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for Henrys. We've got a steady stream of SW groundswell feeding in, and it's looking like a solid run. The water's sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you'll be fine in a shorty.
The first real standout is Thursday, July 30th afternoon. You've got a clean 4ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the east. The energy is pumping at 603, and the conditions are set to be very good. This reef break can get crowded often, so get in there early.
The quality dips a bit over the weekend, but it's still surfable. Friday, July 31st morning has a clean 3ft SW swell, but the wind turns cross-offshore and the energy drops to 382. Saturday, August 1st afternoon is tidy with a 3ft SW swell and a light 5 km/h SSE breeze, giving you clean conditions with 311 energy. Sunday, August 2nd morning is a bit smaller at 2ft, with 212 energy.
The date to absolutely lock in is Monday, August 3rd morning. It's glassy, with a 3ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and dead calm wind. The energy is 300, and the conditions will be pristine. That's your top pick.
The second week throws up a couple more gems. Wednesday, August 12th morning has a 2ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE, with 531 energy. Then Thursday, August 13th afternoon is a glassy 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is 614. That's another cracker. The long-period swells will hold up well on this reef.
So, for the best on offer, aim for Monday, August 3rd morning and Thursday, August 13th afternoon. The first is a dead cert, the second is a bit further out but looks very promising. A solid run of surf, with a couple of standout windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 589 | 485 | 357 | 342 | 326 | 238 | 234 | 147 | 108 | 171 | 167 | 231 | 208 | 84 | 108 | 81 | 93 | 54 | 49 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:20PM2.28m | 3:51AM2.22m | 3:57PM2.30m | 4:26AM2.30m | 4:34PM2.29m | 5:01AM2.35m | 5:11PM2.25m | 5:36AM2.38m | 5:49PM2.19m | 6:13AM2.38m | 6:30PM2.12m | 6:55AM2.36m | 7:16PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM0.31m | 9:52AM0.47m | 10:11PM0.28m | 10:30AM0.44m | 10:45PM0.29m | 11:08AM0.42m | 11:19PM0.31m | 11:47AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.35m | 12:29PM0.43m | 00:34AM0.40m | 1:15PM0.46m | 1:19AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 13 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 11 | 5 |
Temp °C | 33 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 589 | 485 | 357 | 342 | 326 | 238 | 234 | 147 | 108 | 171 | 54 | 66 | 67 | 75 | 99 | 81 | 85 | 65 | 47 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 72 | 66 | 124 | 93 | 33 | 167 | 231 | 208 | 83 | 108 | 73 | 93 | 50 | 49 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | S 7 | N 5 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 6 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 24 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 104 | 85 | 116 | 69 | 66 | 84 | 15 | 61 | 22 | 54 | 14 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 7 | 4 | — | 11 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 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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