Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, checking in for the local surf. Let's be honest, the window's about to open with a bit of a bang, but it's going to take some patience and a keen eye to pick the standouts. The first few days are a write-off, but we've got some solid potential lined up, especially for the crew who are happy to dodge the crowds and the big stuff.

We kick off on Monday, 27th July, with a solid, long-period groundswell hitting Onrus, but it's a total mess. A 12ft swell from the SSW with a 17-second period sounds incredible, but with a strong cross-onshore wind and a combined energy reading of 5868, it's just a lumpy, choppy nightmare. No-go. This carries on through Tuesday and Wednesday morning, with the wind staying nasty.

The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday afternoon, 29th July. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the SW, but the real magic is the wind going glassy. The combined energy is still moderate at 954, but with that clean surface, it's going to be fun. For a reef break that's exposed, that's a rare treat. The water's sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday and Friday are a bit of a letdown. The swell fades, and the wind gets a bit annoying again. It's not terrible, but it's not worth jumping in for.

Then, Saturday, 1st August, is where it gets interesting. Saturday morning delivers a clean, 4ft SW swell (14-second period, combined energy 549) with a light cross-offshore breeze. That's a proper clean session. Then Saturday afternoon, it goes glassy with the same 4ft swell. This is a true standout for the weekend. The swell is a little weak, but the quality will be mint. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Onrus, so expect a few locals out, but nothing crazy.

Sunday, 2nd August, keeps the good vibes going. Clean, glassy conditions again with a 4ft to 4ft SW swell. The combined energy is around 470-485, so it's not a powerhouse, but it's a classic, fun-sized reef wave. Another solid day.

Now, here's the big one. Keep your eyes on Thursday, 6th August. Thursday morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers. A 8ft SW swell from the SW (14-second period, combined energy 2559) with a clean offshore breeze from the NW. That's a proper, powerful groundswell with good shape. However, at 8ft, this is expert territory, especially on a reef. The afternoon is a little smaller at 7ft, with a clean cross-offshore wind, which is still a great option.

The following week has a couple of other promising windows. Sunday, 9th August, morning has a 8ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore breeze, making it another excellent call for the experienced crew. The combined energy is 2489, so it's a proper, powerful swell. The wind picks up a bit in the afternoon, but it's still offshore.

The real standout, though, if you're an expert, is Friday, 7th August. Friday morning has a massive 15ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a light cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a staggering 10185. That's a monster. The file says it's too big for the break, and for most, it will be. But if you're a charger and know the reef, that's a day that could be the session of the year. The wind turns onshore in the afternoon, so it's a morning-only mission.

The first week is a washout, with the first real surf on Wednesday 29th July. The period from Saturday 1st August through Sunday 2nd August is the best for everyone, clean and fun-sized. Then the experts get their shot from the 6th onwards.

Rusty out.

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