Henrys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break it down for Henrys. It’s a reef break that fires pretty consistently, and it loves a west-northwest swell direction. Water temp is about 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little extra warmth in the water.

We’ve got clean, offshore conditions to start things off Thursday afternoon. Swell is about 3 feet out of the southwest, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s real groundswell, meaning good shape but longer waits between sets. Wind is a steady offshore from the east-northeast at 12 mph, so the surface will be smooth. Combined swell energy is moderate at 322. It’s not big, but it’s a nice, clean opener.

Friday morning stays clean with a similar 3-foot southwest swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore, and the energy bumps up to 574. Friday afternoon looks even better: swell drops a hair to 3 feet from the south-southwest, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, and the wind becomes a light cross-off from the north-northeast at only 6 mph. This is when the waves start to look really good – clean, lined-up, and fun. Energy is 516.

Saturday morning holds that same 3-foot south-southwest swell with light cross-off wind. But by Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the west and we get risk of thunderstorms – that session is a wash.

Sunday morning is a standout. Swell is back to 3 feet from the southwest, period jumps to 18 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the southeast. The combined energy hits 612 – moderate but building. This is the best of the first week: clean, long-period groundswell rolling through. Just be ready for those long lulls between sets.

Monday morning is another gem – 2-foot southwest swell, but the period stretches way out to 20 seconds. That’s an extra-long period, so those waves will have plenty of push and shape. Wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph. Energy is 770. This is a sleeper session for the patient ones.

Into midweek, the size picks up but things get a bit messier. Tuesday morning sees 4-foot southwest swell with an 18-second period, but the wind is a stronger cross-off. Energy jumps to 1216 – moderate to strong. Wednesday afternoon offers a clean-up with 4-foot southwest swell and a light cross-off breeze, energy at 759. Still good, but not as glassy as earlier.

By Thursday, July 9th, the swell is still around 4 feet but the energy drops to 537. Decent morning, but nothing special.

The second week is smaller and more inconsistent. From July 10th onward, we’re looking at waves around 2 to 3 feet. The mornings are generally clean with offshore or cross-off winds, especially July 11 and July 12, but the energy is low – mostly in the 200-400 range. Afternoons are mostly blown out with onshore wind and storm risks, so get out early.

If I had to pick the two best sessions: Sunday morning, July 5 and Monday morning, July 6. Sunday has that 3-foot, 18-second swell with light cross-off wind – clean and fun. Monday has the 20-second period and gentle offshore wind, which is about as good as it gets for a mellow but high-quality session.

For beginners, the swell stays under 5 feet the whole time, so it’s all manageable. Nothing gets over 8 feet, so it’s never just for experts. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, especially when the conditions line up like this.

This spot is pretty consistent, so even when it’s small, there’s usually something to ride. Forecasts can change, but right now the first week looks like the one to aim for.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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