
Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Henrys.
The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are small with messy cross-off breezes and not much energy worth paddling for. You’ll see tiny waves around 2ft to 3ft, but the conditions never really click. The real story starts to unfold later on.
Monday afternoon the 20th actually sees the wind swing offshore, and there’s a moderate 3ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period pushing in around 415 units of energy. It’s clean and lined up, but still only a "wait and see" size. Tuesday and Wednesday stay small and ordinary.
Now, this is where it gets interesting. Friday morning the 24th: we get a big pulse of long-period SW groundswell jumping to 3ft but with a 24-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy spikes to 901 (strong), and the wind is offshore. That’s going to produce some smooth, clean lines at the reef. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but for the size and quality, it’s well worth it.
The standout window, without a doubt, is Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th. Sunday afternoon the 26th is absolute glass – zero wind, and the swell builds to 4ft SW with 18 seconds and over a thousand units of energy (1095). The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. Monday the 27th morning holds similar 4ft SW with offshore breeze and very clean. Tuesday the 28th morning pushes up to 6ft SW, glassy conditions again, and nearly 1800 units of energy – that’s prime, powerful reef surf. That’s getting into proper size; beginners should sit this one out. For experienced surfers, that’s the session of the window.
The energy and size slowly taper from Wednesday the 29th into early August, with cleaner mornings and offshore winds, but the real magic is that Sunday-to-Tuesday stretch. The long-period SW swell will be rifling down the reef, offering long, drivey waves. If you can only pick one session, make it Tuesday morning the 28th – glassy, solid 6ft, and the reef will be reeling.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 8 |
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140 | 150 | 164 | 286 | 170 | 244 | 192 | 366 | 361 | 313 | 301 | 293 | 250 | 173 | 134 | 92 | 93 | 56 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:27AM2.59m | 5:42PM2.45m | 6:14AM2.54m | 6:31PM2.31m | 7:01AM2.44m | 7:20PM2.15m | 7:48AM2.32m | 8:11PM1.99m | 8:37AM2.19m | 9:05PM1.86m | 9:29AM2.08m | 10:05PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.01m | 11:38AM0.21m | 11:55PM0.11m | 12:28PM0.30m | 00:41AM0.25m | 1:18PM0.40m | 1:27AM0.41m | 2:10PM0.51m | 2:15AM0.56m | 3:04PM0.60m | 3:07AM0.68m | 4:02PM0.66m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 |
222 | 150 | 164 | 286 | 276 | 244 | 243 | 366 | 361 | 313 | 301 | 293 | 250 | 119 | 134 | 37 | 45 | 48 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 13 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | N 5 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 5 | SW 18 |
140 | 150 | 146 | 32 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 212 | 54 | 144 | 137 | 25 | 99 | 173 | 36 | 92 | 93 | 11 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 13 | S 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 7 | W 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
81 | 85 | 12 | 96 | 170 | 194 | 192 | 48 | 146 | 32 | 32 | 101 | 33 | 7 | 40 | 39 | 21 | 56 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — |
13 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 42 | — | 8 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 28 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Henrys Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Henrys may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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