Surf Forecasts:
Henrys surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Henrys.
The first real window is Saturday afternoon, August 22nd. Swell is tiny, about 2ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy, and the conditions are good. The combined energy is moderate (259). It’s a mellow, clean session for a log or a funboard. Water temp is about normal for the season.
Then Sunday the 23rd is a gem. Morning has 2ft from the SW with a super long period of 19 seconds, and light cross-off wind. The afternoon turns glassy. The energy is building (269 to 353). That long period groundswell is perfect for this reef. This is a standout.
Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th keep the good vibes going with 2ft SW swell, clean conditions, and moderate offshore breezes. Energy is moderate (311 to 327). Solid, fun surf.
We hit a flat patch mid-week – Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are small and messy. Not much to report.
But look ahead to Saturday the 29th of August. Swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1515). Winds are cross-off, so it stays clean. This is for the experienced crew – 6ft is no joke.
The big standout is Sunday the 30th of August. Morning brings 5ft from the SW, period of 15 seconds, offshore wind at 20 km/h, and very strong energy (1042). The notes say excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your pick of the whole forecast. The afternoon drops to 5ft but stays clean.
After that, Monday the 31st is smaller and clean in the morning, but the afternoon turns ugly. Tuesday the 1st of September has a glassy morning with 3ft from the SW, period of 12 seconds, and energy of 363 – a good fun session. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September look promising, especially Friday morning with 4ft from the SW, glassy, and strong energy (732). Another solid call.
So, the best bets are Sunday the 30th of August morning for the biggest, cleanest swell, and Saturday the 29th for strong surf. The early standout is Sunday the 23rd for that long period glassy magic.
Get out there and get wet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 238 | 183 | 138 | 83 | 76 | 75 | 100 | 95 | 155 | 84 | 184 | 260 | 330 | 255 | 305 | 322 | 211 | 206 | 191 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:50AM2.14m | 8:19PM1.83m | 8:42AM2.01m | 9:18PM1.72m | 9:42AM1.92m | 10:27PM1.68m | 10:48AM1.90m | 11:37PM1.71m | 11:52AM1.94m | 00:37AM1.80m | 12:47PM2.02m | 1:25AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.59m | 2:16PM0.61m | 2:20AM0.72m | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:20PM0.75m | 4:26AM0.86m | 5:27PM0.73m | 5:34AM0.84m | 6:25PM0.66m | 6:34AM0.77m | 7:13PM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 7 |
| kJ | 122 | 94 | 129 | 281 | 286 | 297 | 284 | 223 | 156 | 153 | 109 | 106 | 109 | 106 | 80 | 322 | 211 | 206 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 238 | 183 | 138 | 83 | 76 | 75 | 100 | 95 | 155 | 84 | 85 | 260 | 330 | 255 | 305 | 78 | 55 | 53 | 191 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 13 | N 5 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NNE 4 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | N 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 11 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 74 | 68 | 98 | 6 | 184 | 84 | 75 | 72 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | WSW 6 | — | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 23 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | 13 | 9 | 14 | 11 | — | 11 | 7 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 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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