Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We've got one main spot to focus on: Henrys, a consistent reef break that's exposed to the west-northwest swell. The water temps are sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off with some small, clean surf on Tuesday, August 25th. Swell is a tiny 2ft from the SW, but with a very long 16-second period – that's proper groundswell energy, but it's weak at just 245 (combined energy). The cross-off wind keeps it tidy, but it's marginal. The pick of the early days is definitely Thursday morning, August 27th. It's still small at 2ft, but the period is a long 18 seconds, and we've got a solid offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (309), and the conditions are clean. Thursday afternoon goes glassy, which is a beauty.

We hit a bit of a lull on the Friday, with a fresh offshore wind but the wave quality is only marginal. Then we get to the real standout: Saturday morning, August 29th. The swell jumps to a solid 5ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1163. With a gentle offshore breeze from the east, this is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It's a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, that's the session to target.

The surf stays fun through the weekend and into the start of the week. Sunday morning, August 30th, offers 5ft swell and clean cross-off winds, and Monday morning, August 31st, is very clean with 4ft swell. The energy is moderate throughout. There's a bit of a dip in quality on the afternoons with onshore breezes, but the mornings are holding up.

Looking further ahead into the first week of September, the pattern continues. The next big standout is Friday morning, September 4th. We're looking at a strong 5ft SW swell, 18-second period, with a massive combined energy of 1472. That's a lot of power. The wind is light and cross-off, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The following Saturday morning, September 5th, is also a cracker: 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore breeze. That's another "excellent" call for the experienced crew.

The last week of the forecast is a bit more distant, but there are promising signs. Sunday morning, September 6th, has a solid 4ft swell with a moderate offshore, and Tuesday morning, September 8th, looks very clean with a 3ft swell and offshore wind. The final call on Wednesday morning, September 9th, is for a nice 3ft groundswell with a long 18-second period and a clean offshore breeze – very good conditions.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is that Saturday morning, August 29th, but the following Friday and Saturday mornings (September 4th and 5th) are absolutely worth keeping an eye on. The mornings are your friend here, and the afternoons mostly get a bit lumpy. Get out there for the early sessions.

Rusty.

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