Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Onrus.

It’s a reef set-up that needs a solid SW swell to wake up, and we’ve got a run of good days ahead. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises when you get in.

Monday the 6th is where it all kicks off. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the WSW pushing in at 11 seconds, combined wave energy is sitting at 999 (moderate) and the wind is a light cross-off from the NE in the morning. The afternoon turns even better – glassy conditions with a 7ft WSW swell. That’s the standout of the first few days. It's an intermediate wave, so this one’s clean and user-friendly. It can get a few heads out there though, so keep an eye out.

Tuesday the 7th holds the quality with a 7ft SW swell, period pushing up to 12 seconds. The morning has glassy conditions and a light NNW offshore. The afternoon is cross-off and clean. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that’s going to line up beautifully on this reef. Combined energy jumps to 1188 then 1499 (moderate to strong). The sets will push through with more power, and you’ll have cleaner paddles between them.

Wednesday the 8th morning still has clean 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period, combined energy reading 2105 (strong). Wind is a cross-off from the W at 15 km/h. Good for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore and lumpy though, so that morning window is the one to chase.

From Thursday the 9th through to the 12th, the wind swings onshore and choppy. Swell hangs around 5ft to 8ft but the quality drops right off. Not worth paddling out unless you’re after a fight.

Monday the 13th sees a drop in size, 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is light and cross. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate you might find a ripple.

Now the real gem is sitting out there for Tuesday the 15th of July and Wednesday the 16th of July. We’re looking at a massive 12ft SW swell on Wednesday the 15th with a 12-second period. Combined energy hits 5196 (very strong). The wind early is a fresh cross-off from the WSW at 22 mph, but the forecast says it’s clean. This wave is huge – over 8ft – so this is experts-only territory. The reef is going to be handling a lot of water. Thursday the 16th holds similar size with 12ft SW swell, 14-second period and an extremely long-period groundswell feel. Combined energy 4385 (very strong). Wind is light and variable from the NNE with a cross-off component early. That’s going to set up some game-changing barrels for the brave.

Friday the 17th then drops back to a very manageable 7ft SW swell, 12 seconds, and clean offshore wind from the NW in the morning. Combined energy 1129 (moderate). That morning will be an excellent session for experienced surfers, and the crowd factor is only “sometimes” here, so you could still get it with just a handful of others.

The following weekend gets a bit mixed, with cross-on winds and some bump. The tail end of the run on Tuesday the 21st of July shows a nice 8ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, offshore wind from the WNW at 3 mph, and combined energy of 2472 (strong). That one is another real standout promising very clean, powerful lines for those who can handle it.

There’s a stretch from the 9th to the 12th where it’s flat and windy, but after that, the reef comes alive. The long period swells are best on this reef, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

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