Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,532 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henrys in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Henrys. It’s a reef break that picks up a healthy SW groundswell, and loves a WNW direction.
We’ve got surf on the cards right through the 16-day stretch, starting Thursday the 3rd of September. No blank days, just a steady drumbeat of swell. The water is a balmy 86°, a touch warmer than normal, so no need for a thick suit.
The standout session is hands down Saturday morning, September the 5th. You’ve got a solid 6ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is flat calm—glassy as a mirror. That’s the one for experienced surfers only, because at that size it’s got some punch (combined energy 1578). With that long period, the reef will shape it up proper.
Friday morning, September the 4th, is the next best. 5ft from the SW, 17-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. Clean, moderate wave energy (1425), and again, one for the more skilled crowd. Saturday morning still takes the cake.
Come the following week, Wednesday the 9th of September morning serves up a clean 3ft with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. Combined energy is 674, so it’s got a bit of life. Thursday the 10th of September afternoon is a nice one: 4ft of SW groundswell, light offshore from the E, and clean. Good for a broader crew.
Into the second week, the swell pulls back. Sunday morning the 13th is 3ft and clean. Monday morning the 14th is a surprise—glassy 2ft with a very long 19-second period, combined energy at 384. Small but with real grunt. Tuesday morning the 15th is another glassy morning, 3ft and a 18-second period. Perfect for a longboard or a fun fish.
Bottom line: Henrys is consistent, and the first week has some crackers. Saturday the 5th is the one to circle. Crowds are often around, especially when it’s looking this good, so you’ll want to be on it early. Mornings in the second week offer clean, smaller waves for the masses.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 296 | 577 | 1099 | 1297 | 1519 | 1314 | 1420 | 1164 | 949 | 833 | 676 | 581 | 507 | 363 | 342 | 312 | 224 | 302 | 299 | 437 | 985 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:56PM2.09m | 7:20AM2.33m | 7:53PM1.99m | 8:20AM2.23m | 9:01PM1.92m | 9:31AM2.16m | 10:19PM1.93m | 10:48AM2.16m | 11:35PM2.03m | 12:00PM2.22m | 00:40AM2.19m | 1:02PM2.31m | 1:35AM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.35m | 00:59AM0.43m | 1:47PM0.44m | 1:56AM0.53m | 2:52PM0.51m | 3:07AM0.61m | 4:06PM0.53m | 4:26AM0.63m | 5:19PM0.48m | 5:43AM0.56m | 6:24PM0.38m | 6:49AM0.44m | 7:19PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 291 | 577 | 1099 | 1297 | 1519 | 1314 | 1420 | 1164 | 949 | 833 | 676 | 581 | 507 | 363 | 342 | 245 | 202 | 302 | 299 | 437 | 985 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 144 | 174 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 63 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 312 | 224 | 154 | 161 | 120 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | S 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 296 | 171 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 39 | 25 | 13 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 39 | 70 | 93 | 86 | 109 | 98 | 61 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | N 5 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 8 | — | 9 | — | — | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 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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