Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Onjuku over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a solid, but tricky, start. The first few days of the forecast, from Tuesday the 4th through Wednesday the 5th, are pumping with serious size – we’re talking a solid 12 ft SE swell. The energy behind it is massive (6342 to 5025), but here’s the kicker: it’s just too big for this spot. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but for a surfer of moderate ability, that’s a paddling workout you don’t want. Let the big dogs have it, if they can handle the juice.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, hits Thursday morning the 6th. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft, still from the SSE, with a long 14-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, leaving the ocean glassy. The energy is still strong (2847), but it's dialed back enough to be fun for experienced surfers. This is the best window of the whole forecast. By Thursday afternoon, the wind shifts cross-shore, and the quality drops off.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are a write-off. The wind goes onshore and choppy, with a risk of thunderstorms. The swell drops and the quality is marginal. A real bummer after that Thursday morning high.

Sunday the 9th sees a bit of a rebound. The morning is a clean 6 ft from the ESE with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is a bit messy. The afternoon brings a longer period SSW swell (17 seconds) at 6 ft, again clean, but the energy is moderate. Not a standout, but worth a look if you're keen.

Monday the 10th is a tease. We get a strong offshore wind (25 mph from the NNE), which will groom the 7 ft easterly swell into perfection, but it’s also going to be a battle to get out. The wind is screaming offshore. Hard work.

Then things get grim. Tuesday the 11th brings gale-force winds and a bulging 10 ft swell. The whole day is a no-go. The waves are just too big and the wind is howling. This continues into Wednesday the 12th, with a cross-off wind but still a solid 8 ft to 8 ft easterly swell. The energy is still high, but it’s a grim paddle.

The second week of the forecast is a mixed bag, but there’s a glimmer of hope. Thursday the 13th morning is interesting. The swell drops to 6 ft from the east, with a slight 3 mph breeze and clean conditions. The energy is a low 920, but it could be a very clean, fun morning for a more experienced surfer. The afternoon is blown out.

Friday the 14th is a washout with a strong cross-shore, and Saturday the 15th offers a glimmer. The morning and afternoon both show a clean 8 ft swell from the ESE, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is light (1343), but the conditions are clean and it’s a good size for experienced surfers. It’s a solid option, but not as good as that Thursday the 6th.

From Sunday the 16th onward, the swell drops off and the wind turns cross or cross-on, making for choppy, weak conditions. It’s a slow fade to the end of the run.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Thursday morning, August 6th. Clean, glassy 8 ft SSE swell for the experienced crew. The second-best window is Saturday the 15th, with a clean 8 ft easterly swell, but it’s not as punchy. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath.

Rusty, signing off.

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