Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Awright, gather 'round. Rusty here, lookin' at what we've got for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with some real promise if you're patient and know where to look.

We're starting with some decent-sized swell, but the wind's going to be a headache for a while. The water temp is sittin' around 59°, which is just about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothin' too wild.

The main event is definitely Onrus, a reef break that's exposed to the southwest. We've got a solid run of energy comin' in, but you gotta pick your moments. The combined swell energy is through the roof on the 10th, clocking in at 2061, with a solid 7ft SW groundswell. It’ll be pretty clean, but the cross-on wind will bump it up a bit. That's the kick-off.

The next few days are a write-off, honestly. From Friday the 11th right through Sunday the 13th, the wind is gonna be onshore or cross-onshore and howlin', making a mess of things. The energy is there, but the conditions are just too ugly. Best to give it a miss.

But then, things clean up. Monday the 14th of September is where we see a shift. The wind goes offshore from the NW, with 3ft to 4ft of SW groundswell. The afternoon especially, with a moderate offshore and a score of 504 for energy, is looking beautiful for a longer board or a fish. Keep an eye on the tide, but this is a good one.

Tuesday the 15th has some more swell, but the wind gets gnarly. We're talkin' 25-31 mph offshore winds. The swell is there (5ft at 17 seconds in the afternoon, energy at 2075), but paddlin' out is gonna feel like a mission. It's a session for the locals who know the lineup and can handle a fight.

Now, here comes the big stuff. Wednesday the 16th of September we get a serious pulse of SW groundswell, 10ft high, with an energy reading of 3968. The wind is light and variable, but honestly, this is too much for most at Onrus. For the average surfer, it's a no-go. This is for experts only – the power is immense and it'll be a handful.

After that, it blows out again until we hit Friday the 18th of September. A real standout in the second week. The wind is a soft offshore from the NNE, only 3 mph, clean as a whistle. We've got 4ft of SW groundswell, energy of 418. It's not the biggest, but it'll be lined up and fun, with no wind to chop it up. A prime pick for a longboard or a mid-length.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th looks messy again, with onshore winds and lumpy conditions, though there's plenty of energy in the water.

Then, another massive pulse hits on Monday the 21st of September. We're talkin' 12ft of SW groundswell, a massive 5255 energy, and the wind is glassy. It's breathtaking to think about, but again, for Onrus, that's a big, intimidating wave. Only the most experienced chargers should even think about it.

The outlook for the final week of the forecast period (22nd to 25th) is a bit of a mixed story. The wind is messy again through the 22nd and 23rd. But then, Thursday the 24th of September offers a clean session with a light, cross-offshore wind from the WSW. 4ft of SW swell with 609 energy – good for a cruiser. And Friday the 25th of September is the real cherry on top. The morning shows a clear sky, a slight WSW airflow, and 7ft of clean SW groundswell (energy of 1276), described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". That's your call to arms. The afternoon bumps up a tiny bit in size but the cross-on wind makes it less appealing. Lock in that Friday morning.

So, if you're lookin' for the best, circle Monday the 14th of September afternoon for a clean, fun session, and Friday the 25th of September morning for the best, cleanest, most powerful swell that's still manageable for the experienced surfer. The big stuff on the 16th and 21st is for the hardcore crew only.

Rusty.

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