Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the coming weeks at Henrys. It’s a consistent reef break that’s exposed to swell and loves a good WNW direction.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild happening there.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 12th is looking marginal with a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-onshore breeze. We’re seeing small 3ft SW swell but it’s a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, which can be a bit tricky on a reef like this. Combined energy is weak (308). Not the day to get excited about.

Monday the 13th picks up a touch. Still small, 2ft to 3ft SW/SSW swell, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the NE at 9 mph. It’s clean, and the combined energy ticks up to 200-229. A solid little surf for the small-wave gear.

Tuesday the 14th morning is ordinary with a 2ft SW swell and offshores, but the afternoon is the first real standout. The wind goes glassy from the ESE at just 3 mph, the swell bumps to 2ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 499. It’s clean, and for such a small reef break, that glassy afternoon session is a gem.

Wednesday the 15th morning has a moderate offshore breeze (ENE 12 mph) with 2ft SSW swell and 453 energy – clean and workable. But the afternoon is near-perfect: glassy conditions from the N, 2ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and moderate energy (418). That’s the kind of afternoon you sit out there and don’t want to leave.

Thursday the 16th morning is gentle offshore and clean with 3ft SSW swell. Thursday afternoon turns marginal again with a risk tstorm and a light cross-onshore.

Friday the 17th through the 19th is a mix of ordinary to surfable conditions. Swell stays small, winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, but the energy drops off. Nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a serious run. Monday the 21st morning is a big standout. Combined energy hits 701 (strong), with a 3ft SSW swell at a nice 14-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the NE at 9 mph. That’s very good, long-period groundswell on a reef – expect proper shape and plenty of power for the size.

Tuesday the 22nd backs off a bit, but Wednesday the 23rd morning is another solid call: 4ft SSW swell, but the period drops to just 7 seconds (windswell). With clean offshores from the E at 6 mph, it’s surfable, but choppy and short-winded.

Now, the real highlight of the whole forecast hits Thursday the 24th morning. Glassy conditions from the NNE at 3 mph, only 2ft of swell but from the SW with a *very long* 24-second period. The combined energy is a massive 906. That is a serious groundswell pulse. It’s not big, but that period means it’ll be lined up, fat, and pushy – a proper reef swell. Expect long lulls and then some absolute bombs.

Friday the 25th morning is for experienced surfers. The combined energy rockets to 1205 (very strong) with 3ft SW swell at a 21-second period. Cross-offshore winds from the SE at 9 mph. That is excellent, powerful surf, but with the reef and that long period, it’s only for those who know what they’re doing. The 3ft is deceiving – it’ll feel much bigger.

Saturday the 26th morning is glassy again with the ESE at 3 mph, 4ft SW swell at 19 seconds, and 1103 energy. Another excellent morning for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds the same high energy (1204) with 4ft SW swell and clean cross-offshore winds. This whole last weekend is a goldmine for the crew who can handle it.

Then Monday the 27th morning closes the run with 4ft SW swell at 18 seconds, clean cross-off winds, and 1130 energy. Again, expert territory.

Summary: The first week is small and patchy, with Wednesday afternoon the 15th being a little glassy standout. But the real deal is the last stretch from Monday the 21st through Monday the 27th – that’s a solid week of very good to excellent surf, with the 24th and 25th being the absolute peak for experienced surfers. Crowds are likely at this spot, so get there early.

Rusty.

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