Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the local lineup.

First off, the next week and a half is going to be a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to ordinary conditions on the cards. The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until Saturday, 1st August, so be prepared for a rough run—this is one of those patches where the ocean just isn’t playing ball for paddle surfing.

The standout window is Saturday morning, 1st August at Onjuku. The swell is building from the ESE at 2ft, and it’s carrying some decent energy (252). The wind is light from the ENE, keeping it cross-offshore and clean. It’s still small, and the period is a solid 16 seconds, so those long-period groundswell lines will have plenty of punch. That long period can make it a bit tricky at a beach break—it tends to straighten out—but the light wind and clean surface make it the best option by a long shot. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right after that, Sunday morning, 2nd August, the swell jumps up to 5ft from the ESE with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is already strong (1449). The wind is light from the east, but it’s cross-shore, so there’ll be some small ripples on the face. With the size getting over 5ft, it’s starting to push out of beginner territory, but it’s still manageable for the intermediates. The long period is a plus for wave quality, but again, watch for it closing out at this beach.

Then things get wild. By Monday, 3rd August, the swell is 10ft from the ESE, and the energy is massive (5643). That’s well into the big stuff—only for experienced surfers, and even then, the onshore wind from the SSW is going to chop it up. The whole first week of August is dominated by strong, messy swell with cross-onshore winds. Honestly, for a beach setup like this, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through that period.

The very last glimmer of hope is Friday morning, 7th August. The swell has dropped to 5ft from the east, but the wind is glassy (SW light air), and the energy is still moderate (726). The period is 11 seconds, so it’s a solid, clean wave. The only catch? It’s a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky. Still, that’s the cleanest, most user-friendly wave of the whole forecast.

Remember, Onjuku is inconsistent and can be a bit of a gamble, but when it lines up with light wind and a long-period groundswell, it’s worth the paddle. The standout is clearly that Saturday morning, 1st August—small, clean, and your best bet in a long, frustrating stretch.

Rusty, signing off.

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