Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Onjuku over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so we need to pick our moments.

The first real standout is going to be Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. We've got a solid 6ft of east-northeast swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the wind is going to be a clean offshore from the north, only at 9 mph. That's going to set up some clean, well-shaped lines. The energy is strong, at 1351, and it's an exposed break, so it'll be handling that power. It's a good session for experienced surfers, as this size could be a bit much for beginners. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.

As we move through the rest of the first week, we see a pulse of bigger swell. The morning of Friday the 14th is another one to have on your radar. You've got 6ft of east swell at 10 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the north. That's a clean setup, and the energy is solid at 765. Saturday the 15th sees the swell peak, hitting 8ft in the morning and even 10ft in the afternoon, but there's a risk of thunderstorms and the winds are more cross-off. That 10ft is expert territory.

Now, we hit a bit of a lull. From Sunday the 16th through to the end of the third week of August, things get pretty weak and choppy. The swell drops, and the winds swing onshore from the south and southwest, making for poor conditions. There are some clean, small waves on Monday the 17th, with only 3ft of east swell, but it’s a bit of a tease.

The real sneaky winner comes at the end of the period. Look at Sunday the 23rd of August – morning session. We get a clean, light offshore breeze from the north-northeast, and a 4ft southerly swell with a 12-second period. That long period groundswell will wrap in nicely at this exposed spot, and with clean, light winds, it'll be glassy and fun. The energy is moderate at 471, but the quality will be there. The winds will shift cross-shore by afternoon, so make the most of the morning. It's a promising call for later in the window, but we all know long-range forecasts can change.

For the rest of the time, don't bother. There are long stretches of onshore wind and messy, small surf. It’s a waiting game for those two standout windows.

Rusty.

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