Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

It's a pretty quiet start, I'm not gonna lie. We’ve got a long stretch of small, ordinary surf ahead before things finally get interesting. The first week is mostly about waiting for the ocean to wake up.

We kick off on the 22nd of July at Onjuku. The wind is coming from the SW at 15 mph, which is a messy cross-on, and the swell is a weak 3 ft from the east with a 10-second period. The wave energy is low (210), so it’s poor surf. Not worth paddling out for.

The 23rd through the 31st of July is a real mixed bag of nothing special. We see some cleaner conditions with light offshore winds from the NE, but the swell is tiny, between 1 ft and 2 ft. The energy is weak, mostly in the double digits or low triple digits (74 to 225). The water temp is about 79°, which is pretty average for this time of year. It’s surfable on a longboard only if you’re desperate, but it’s very ordinary. There’s a solid gap of over a week with no real quality to speak of.

Now, the standout window arrives on the 1st of August. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. On Saturday morning, the swell jumps to 5 ft from the ESE with a 17-second period. The energy is strong (1450), and the wind is cross-off from the NE at 12 mph. This is going to be a hell of a lot better. It’s still a bit raw, but it’s the first real pulse of the forecast.

The best on offer, without a doubt, is the morning of the 2nd of August. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft ESE swell, with a 16-second period and that long-period groundswell energy is pumping at 2578. The wind is offshore from the NNE at 15 mph, which is going to groom those lines perfectly. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of skill, it’s going to be clean and powerful. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum at Onjuku. This is the session to clear your schedule for.

The 3rd of August sees the swell peak at 10 ft from the ESE with an 18-second period and massive energy (4767), but the wind swings onshore from the SSW. That’s a shame, because the size is there, but it’s going to be blown out and messy. The 4th of August is similar, with a dropping 8 ft swell but still onshore wind. After that, we're back to small, poor conditions through the 6th of August.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud, but the 2nd of August morning is the real deal. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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