Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a slow start here at Onjuku, with no real surf worth paddling out for over the first couple of days. Tuesday’s got a bit of energy in the water with a combined energy of 411, but it’s messy with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind – not worth wetting the suit. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are clean, but the swell’s barely there and the energy’s weak, so it’s a waiting game.

Come Friday the 17th, the swell starts to build. Thursday afternoon actually shows 8 ft of NE swell with offshore wind – strong breeze, but clean. The wave energy is ramping up to 713, but the period’s short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and hard to get into. Still, for the more experienced crew, it’s a chance to score some clean faces.

Now, the standout window is Saturday the 19th. Saturday morning is already big at 10 ft of SE swell, period 13 seconds, with clean cross-off wind and a combined energy of 3334. That’s moderate-to-strong energy. But Saturday afternoon – that’s the one. The swell hits 12 ft from the SE, same long period, and the wind and tide are lined up. The combined energy rockets to 3783. This is only for experts – way too big for beginners. The swell’s coming from the SSE, which is right in the sweet spot for Onjuku’s exposure. Expect powerful, long-period groundswell. It’s going to be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing.

Sunday the 20th keeps the goods coming. Morning has 10 ft SE swell, offshore wind from the north, clean conditions, and a combined energy of 2632. Afternoon drops to 8 ft but stays offshore and clean with 1854 energy. Still solid, still expert territory, but maybe a touch more manageable.

The following week settles down. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon is a sneaky highlight – 6 ft of SSW swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 1428. That’s clean, long-period energy at 14 seconds, and it’s a good option for intermediates if the tide plays ball. After that, Wednesday the 23rd gets ugly with a massive 18 ft SW swell and onshore wind – completely blown out, total washout. Then it fades into small, ordinary surf through the end of the month, with a few clean mornings but nothing to get excited about.

Best on offer: Saturday 19th afternoon at Onjuku – 12 ft SE swell, long 13-second period, offshore wind, and huge energy. That’s a day for the local chargers. Sunday 20th morning is a close second. Don’t sleep on Tuesday 22nd afternoon either – glassy, clean, and a proper change of pace.

- Rusty

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