Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the lowdown in feet and miles.

We’ve got this one reef break to watch. The water’s a warm 86°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Starting off, it’s flat. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a no-go. Swell is a tiny 2ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a weak 184 – barely a ripple. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are just too small.

Then, look out for Friday the 24th morning. The swell drops to 3ft, but the period blows out to a crazy 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy jumps to 1052 – moderate energy. The wind is light cross-off, and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a proper reef setup, and those long lines will wrap in perfectly. It’s a stand-out, but it’s a week away, so keep your fingers crossed.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th keep the energy up, with 3ft to 4ft SW swell and periods around 19-21 seconds, keeping energy in the 900 to 1100 range. The wind stays mostly cross-off or light, so the mornings are clean. Watch for thunderstorms in the afternoons.

The absolute best, the one you’re waiting for, is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. Monday morning has a 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is a strong 1337. Tuesday morning is the real gem: the swell hits 6ft from the SW, with an 18-second period, and the energy peaks at 1766. That’s strong, powerful surf. The wind is light offshore from the East, and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to mark on your calendar. That 6ft is a solid size for a reef, and with those clean, long lines, it’s going to be pumping. Just remember, crowds are often here, so get up early.

The rest of the week after that fades. Wednesday the 29th morning is still decent with a 5ft swell and offshore wind, but the energy is dropping. By the end of the week and into August, we’re back to small, 2ft to 3ft swells. The energy drops below 500. The wind is still mostly cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are small and ordinary.

So, the beginning is a bust. Your best bet, the real standouts, are the mornings of Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. That’s your window for some serious, clean, reef power. Everything after that is just small, clean, and forgettable.

Rusty.

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