Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-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★+): Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 (Aug 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 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
Alright, let's break this down. The main spot is Henrys, a reef break that's wide open to a west-northwest swell. The water's running a touch warmer than usual, sitting at about 86°F.
We've got a slow start to the run. The first real chance to get wet is Monday morning, August 31st. It's not big, just 4ft from the southwest, but it's a clean 13-second groundswell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The combined energy is moderate at 456. It's a solid, fun session to get things moving.
The afternoons from Monday through Wednesday look choppy and messy, so stick to those early sessions.
Now, mark your calendar for Thursday morning, September 3rd. The wind goes glassy out of the NNW. The swell drops to just 2ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 19 seconds. That kind of energy (756) on a reef like this will give you beautifully lined-up, clean waves. Small, but high quality.
The big standout, the one to really chase, is Friday morning, September 4th. The swell jumps to a solid 5ft from the southwest, with a 17-second period, packing a very strong 1462 combined energy. That's expert territory size-wise, but with glassy conditions from a light NE breeze? That's a recipe for a truly epic morning. Clean, powerful lines marching in.
Saturday the 5th looks nearly as good with 6ft swell and glassy conditions, but that Friday is the crown jewel. The swell slowly fades into the next week, but we still get clean, cross-offshore mornings on the 7th, 8th, and 9th with knee-to-waist high waves.
The absolute pick of the whole run is that Friday the 4th. Don't miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. 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 52mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 451 | 444 | 331 | 301 | 297 | 220 | 246 | 326 | 371 | 296 | 577 | 1099 | 1297 | 1519 | 1314 | 1420 | 1164 | 949 | 833 | 676 | 658 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:46PM2.32m | 5:05AM2.52m | 5:25PM2.27m | 5:45AM2.50m | 6:08PM2.19m | 6:29AM2.43m | 6:56PM2.09m | 7:20AM2.33m | 7:53PM1.99m | 8:20AM2.23m | 9:01PM1.92m | 9:31AM2.16m | 10:19PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM0.24m | 10:50PM0.24m | 11:21AM0.24m | 11:28PM0.28m | 12:04PM0.28m | 00:10AM0.34m | 12:52PM0.35m | 00:59AM0.43m | 1:47PM0.44m | 1:56AM0.53m | 2:52PM0.51m | 3:07AM0.61m | 4:06PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 451 | 444 | 331 | 301 | 297 | 61 | 238 | 238 | 371 | 169 | 577 | 1099 | 1297 | 1519 | 1314 | 1420 | 1164 | 949 | 833 | 676 | 658 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 12 | S 6 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 112 | 220 | 46 | 326 | 180 | 291 | 142 | 133 | 140 | 103 | 89 | 89 | 34 | 33 | 47 | 43 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 15 | 84 | 14 | 155 | 246 | 39 | 31 | 296 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 46 | 26 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 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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