Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what’s cookin’ for Henrys. This here is a reef break, always consistent, and it’s got a good open exposure to the swell. They like it from the WNW best, but we're gettin' a ton of SW energy coming through, so it’s still gonna be good.

Water’s about average temp-wise for this time of year – nothin’ to write home about.

Monday August 24th we start with clean 2ft waves out of the SW, a real long 18-second period, light offshore wind from the east. Combined energy sits at 327 – that’s moderate. A nice gentle start. The afternoon though, gets messy with onshore wind.

Tuesday August 25th is a good morning – 2ft of SW swell, still a long 16-second period, with a moderate offshore ENE breeze. Clean as a whistle. The afternoon stays clean too with a cross-offshore wind.

Wednesday August 26th – swell drops to about 2ft, but we’ve still got that long period. It's surfable, but it’s a pretty average day.

Thursday August 27th – 2ft in the morning, 18-second period, light offshore east breeze. Clean but small. The afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind.

Friday August 28th is where it gets real. 3ft of SW groundswell, a massive 19-second period. Combined energy jumps to 814 – strong. Light breeze, clean conditions in the morning. This is a proper standout for those who love long, powerful lines. The afternoon has strong offshore winds, but it’s a bit iffy.

Saturday August 29th – swell pumps to 5ft, 16-second period, gentle offshore in the morning. Combined energy is 1163 – strong. This is excellent, but it’s only for the experts now. Too big for beginners. Afternoon gets onshore and choppy.

Sunday August 30th – still solid at 5ft, 14-second period, cross-offshore winds and clean in the morning. Energy’s still strong at 977. Good for the experienced crew.

Monday August 31st to Tuesday September 1st we drop down to 4ft and 3ft. Clean mornings, much more friendly for everyone.

Wednesday September 2nd brings a new pulse – 2ft from the SW but with a 17-second period. Clean in the morning, that long period will produce some real nice, peeling waves at this reef.

Thursday September 3rd is a bit of a mixed bag – cross-shore in the morning, onshore in the afternoon, but the swell is building.

Now here’s the next big standout: Friday September 4th. 5ft of SW groundswell, 17-second period, light offshore from the east in the morning. Combined energy is ripping at 1611 – strong. This is big, clean, powerful. Experts only again.

Saturday September 5th is the real gem. 6ft of SW swell, 16 seconds, gentle offshore in the morning. Then the afternoon turns glassy – dead flat wind. 6ft, glassy, 16-second period. This is the pick of the entire run. If you’re a charger, this is your day.

Sunday September 6th we settle back to 5ft, still clean in the morning, but a bit of cross-onshore in the afternoon.

Monday September 7th – 4ft in the morning, light offshore, clean. A solid option for a smaller day.

Tuesday September 8th wraps it up with 3ft of SSW swell, light cross-offshore breeze, clean conditions.

Keep in mind, on those big days around August 29th and then September 4th and 5th, Henrys can get pretty crowded – ‘often’ is the word. Expect some company when the surf’s this good.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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