Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Onjuku over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got a fair stretch of poor conditions ahead, but there are a few windows that should get you excited, especially if you’re willing to wait.

Right now, and for the first few days, it’s pretty grim. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are a write-off with moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and messy, choppy surf. The swell is there, but the wind has got it all torn up. On Thursday the 27th morning, we’ve got a short-period 5ft SW swell, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. The afternoon sees a drop to small 2ft but with clean conditions from a light cross-off breeze. It’s marginal, but you might find a ripple.

Then we get to the first real standout. Friday morning, the 28th of August. This is the one to point your board at. We’ve got a 2ft east swell rolling in with a clean 12-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. Absolutely glassy. It’s going to be smooth, clean, and fun for an intermediate. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined swell energy is moderate at 288, so there’s enough to push you around. Just be aware it’s an inconsistent break, and crowds are possible, so get in early.

After that little gem, things drop off again. Saturday the 29th through Monday the 31st of August, the swell fades to 2ft to 2ft. The wind is mostly cross-off and clean, but the energy just isn’t there to make it worthwhile. It’s a bit of a flat spell. Tuesday the 1st of September morning shows some promise with a 2ft S swell, 11-second period, and clean conditions, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Wednesday the 2nd is a no-go with onshore winds and building, but poor quality surf.

Thursday the 3rd keeps up the poor theme, but then we get another chance. Friday morning, the 4th of September. This is your second standout. There’s a 4ft south swell, short period at 6 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-off from the northwest giving clean conditions. It’s not big, but it’s clean and surfable. The energy is moderate at 232. Saturday the 5th morning has a small clean offshore window, but again, pretty ordinary.

Now, a heads up for the second week. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September see a big, powerful, and messy swell arrive. We’re talking 8ft to 13ft SSE/S swell with very strong wave energy (over 2700), but the wind is mostly cross-on to onshore, making it poor and dangerous. That kind of size and power is for experts only, and with the onshore wind, it’s a washout. Tuesday the 8th afternoon finally cleans up with a light cross-off and a solid 8ft SSE swell, giving excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful option but not for the faint-hearted. Wednesday the 9th fades back down into poor surf.

So, the best on offer is that glassy Friday morning on the 28th for a clean, cruisy session, and that clean Friday morning on the 4th of September for a bit more push. If you’re an experienced surfer, keep an eye on Tuesday the 8th afternoon for some proper, powerful waves once the wind settles.

Rusty.

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