Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time I'm giving it to you in feet and miles per hour, the way the old-timers like it.

Well, the next couple of weeks at Onjuku are a real mixed bag, a proper rollercoaster. We've got a few moments that'll get your heart pumping, but you gotta be patient.

The first few days are a total washout. Tuesday and Wednesday (8th and 9th), we're looking at a choppy 5 to 7 foot south swell, but the wind is howling from the southwest, just ruining it. The water's a balmy 82°, a touch warmer than normal, but that's the only good thing. The wave energy is moderate, and it's just not worth your time.

Thursday the 10th, things start to look a little cleaner. The swell drops to 5-6 feet from the northeast, and the wind goes offshore from the north. That's a clean look, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it's a bit weak. Wave energy is moderate. It's marginal, but there's a window.

Friday the 11th, that's the first real standout. In the morning, a smaller 3-foot swell from the east-northeast, clean. The real treat is the afternoon. The swell drops to 2 feet, but the period jumps to 14 seconds. That's proper groundswell, coming from the east. The wind goes light offshore, making it glassy. The wave energy is moderate, but for a small, clean, long-period swell, this is a classic Onjuku moment. It'll be lined up and fun on a longboard. Just remember, this break is inconsistent, so you gotta be patient.

The weekend from the 12th to the 14th is a bit of a lull. The swell stays small, around 2 feet, with that long period from the east, but the wind is mostly cross-off or light onshore. It's clean, but it's tiny. Good for a beginner, but not much else.

We hit a flat spell from the 15th through the 20th. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or strong, and the swell is tiny or messy. Not worth it.

Now, hold on, because the 21st and 22nd are where it gets serious, and dangerous. Monday the 21st, we're looking at a massive 7 to 8 foot swell from the south-southeast with a massive 16-second period. The wave energy is through the roof, over 5,000. This is a big, powerful groundswell. The wind is howling offshore on Monday morning, but it's a near-gale, so you'll be fighting it just to get out. Experts only. By Tuesday the 22nd, the swell is predicted to be *too big* for Onjuku, hitting 11 feet with a 13-second period and energy near 6,000. The wind looks good in the morning, but the size is just too much for this spot. This is big wave territory.

Finally, Wednesday the 23rd, we get the real payoff. The swell is still a solid 10 feet from the east-northeast, with a 15-second period. The wave energy is still very strong (over 3,500). The wind is gentle offshore from the north in the morning, making for absolute perfection. This is the best of the entire forecast. It's a big, clean, powerful groundswell with light offshore winds. It's "excellent conditions for experienced surfers," and I'm not arguing. This is a standout day for the crew who can handle it, but at 10 feet, it's way too big for beginners.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 11th is your best bet for a clean, small-wave session. But if you're a seasoned surfer looking for some serious power, circle Wednesday the 23rd on your calendar. That's the one.

Rusty.

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