Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-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★+): Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s 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 1.7m 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| 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. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.
The forecast is all about one spot: Henrys. This is a reef break that's got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. The water is sitting at a warm 85.5°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’ve got a big pulse of long-period groundswell from the SW that’s been cranking, and the energy in the water is strong, clocking in at 1337.
The best session of the whole run kicks off on Monday morning, the 27th of July. It'll be clear, with a clean offshore breeze from the ENE at 12 mph. Swell is 3.6 ft from the SW, with a very long 19-second period. This is proper groundswell, and on a reef, that’s pure magic. The wave energy is strong (1337), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers.
Monday afternoon turns a bit messy as the wind swings to the SW, making it cross-onshore and choppy. Not the one.
Tuesday morning, the 28th, is another standout. The swell has bumped up to 5.6 ft, still from the SW with a 18-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the ENE, making it clean. The energy is very strong (1766). This is a proper session for those who know what they're doing. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind turn cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner.
Wednesday morning, the 29th, you’ve got a 5.2 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. Another great morning surf. The energy remains strong (1194). The afternoons are consistently blown out by a SW wind.
Thursday the 30th through to the end of the first week sees the swell drop. The mornings are still clean with offshore winds, but the size drops to 4.3 ft and the period shortens. The energy drops to moderate (675). Still surfable, but not the same quality.
Moving into the second week, the swell is smaller. The morning of Sunday the 2nd of August is glassy, with a 2.0 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and no wind. The energy is low (244), but it'll be a nice, clean session for a longboard. The morning of Friday the 7th of August sees a blip of energy, with a 2.0 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is moderate (363), and the afternoon goes glassy, which is a treat.
Overall, the first few days of the forecast are the real deal. The standout is Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, for the biggest, cleanest swell. Crowds are often an issue at Henrys, so get there early.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 791 | 800 | 1591 | 1741 | 1682 | 1456 | 1194 | 1149 | 856 | 667 | 672 | 485 | 357 | 342 | 321 | 238 | 234 | 147 | 134 | 171 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 4:26AM2.30m | 4:34PM2.29m | 5:01AM2.35m | 5:11PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:30AM0.44m | 10:45PM0.29m | 11:08AM0.42m | 11:19PM0.31m | ||||||||
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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 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 26 | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 546 | 532 | 1591 | 1741 | 1682 | 1456 | 1194 | 1149 | 856 | 667 | 672 | 485 | 357 | 342 | 321 | 238 | 234 | 147 | 61 | 66 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | NNW 10 | NNE 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | WNW 12 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 791 | 800 | 40 | 60 | 25 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 53 | 37 | 110 | 171 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | S 6 | WNW 11 | N 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 66 | 67 | 19 | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 20 | 124 | 134 | 103 | 116 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | N 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | 13 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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