Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat and let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Onjuku over the next couple of weeks. I’m Rusty, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a mixed bag, and you’ve gotta be patient.

First up, the water temp is sitting right around 78°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. No complaints there.

So, for the next several days, honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. From Sunday the 19th right through to the end of July, the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up what little swell is around. The waves are small, mostly under 4 ft, and the energy is weak to moderate at best. You’ll see some glassy conditions on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd, with 3 ft of swell from the east, but it’s just ordinary surf. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a float.

There’s a real gap here. From the 19th through to the 31st, there’s nothing that gets the heart racing. The swell tries to pick up around the 28th and 29th, with solid 5 ft to 8 ft south swells, and even a long-period groundswell of 15 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore or onshore, ruining the quality. The wave energy gets strong (839 to 2259) but it’s messy and choppy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

As we roll into the first week of August, things start to look a bit more promising. On the morning of Sunday the 2nd, the swell drops back to 4 ft from the southeast, with a very long period of 16 seconds, but the wind is onshore. Still, the energy is solid (1551). It’s marginal, but there’s a hint of something better.

Now, here’s the standout. If you can hold out until Monday the 3rd of August, you’re in for a treat. The morning brings a solid 8 ft southeast swell, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the east-northeast, and the conditions are clean. The combined wave energy is pumping at 3926—strong stuff. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers, because at 8 ft, it’s too big for beginners. The long period means the waves will have plenty of power and shape, but at a beach break like Onjuku, that long period can make them break a bit too straight. Still, for the crew that knows what they’re doing, this is the best on offer in the whole forecast. The afternoon holds up well too, with similar size and clean conditions, though the wind picks up a notch.

All in all, it’s a long wait. The first week is a washout, and then there’s a proper window of promising surf on the 3rd of August. Keep an eye on it, because long-range calls can shift, but right now, that Monday morning is the one to pencil in.

Rusty, signing off.

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