Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for Onrus over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t kick off until Sunday, August 2nd. The water’s sitting at 60°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, we’re looking at clean 4 ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNE at just 3 mph, so the surface should be tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 479, enough to get you moving. That afternoon, it goes glassy—zero wind from the SSE—and the swell drops slightly to 4 ft but the energy bumps up to 508. It’s a sweet, mellow session for a Sunday.

Monday, August 3rd, is a beauty. Morning glass-off from the east, 5 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, and the energy is rising to 747. The waves will have some push and shape. This is the pick of the early week. The afternoon turns a bit onshore from the SE, so morning is definitely the call.

Tuesday, August 4th, stays clean but smaller. Morning 5 ft SW swell with 11-second period and cross-off wind from the WSW at 6 mph. Energy is moderate at 451. It’s solid, fun surf, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Wednesday, August 5th, we’ve got a standout. Morning delivers 6 ft SW swell with a super-long 16-second period – that’s pure groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the NW at 16 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 1698. The waves are going to be powerful, well-shaped, and clean. This is for experienced surfers, especially with that long period – it’ll be breaking best at the reef, with long gaps between sets. The afternoon gets even bigger: 8 ft WSW swell, still offshore at 19 mph, and the energy absolutely rockets to 6335. That’s a serious amount of juice. But the guidance says it’s marginal here due to tide, so pick your moment carefully. This is the best window of the whole outlook.

Thursday, August 6th, through Saturday, August 8th, the swell stays big – 10 ft to 12 ft SW. The wind is mostly cross-off or onshore, but honestly, this is too much for Onrus. The forecast suggests it’s simply too big for this break. Only experts should even consider it, and even then, it’s more of a spectacle than a session. The combined energy is huge, sitting between 2795 and 3550, but the quality is compromised.

Sunday, August 9th, to Monday, August 10th, things get messy. Strong winds, rain, and dropping swell. The energy drops to 564 by Monday morning, with a short 10-second period and cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out.

We then hit a real rough patch. Tuesday, August 11th, and Wednesday, August 12th, see massive 13 ft to 15 ft swells with onshore wind and poor conditions. The energy is at 4688 to 6777, but it’s a washing machine. Kite surfers might be frothing, but for paddle surfers, it’s a no-go.

Thursday, August 13th, starts to ease back. 5 ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is 911. It’s marginal.

Then, after that rough stretch, we get a silver lining. Friday, August 14th, and Saturday, August 15th, look promising. Friday morning is glassy, with a 4 ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is 1134. The afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind. This is a true groundswell – long period, good shape, and clean. Saturday morning is even better: glassy, 6 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, and energy at 1504. This is a great session for experienced surfers who can handle the longer gaps between sets.

The final few days, Sunday, August 16th, and Monday, August 17th, fade out with onshore wind and lumpy conditions. Not worth it.

So, to sum it up: the clear standout is Wednesday, August 5th, morning and afternoon. That’s the one to circle. The bonus window is Friday, August 14th, and Saturday, August 15th, mornings. The rest is either too small, too big, or too windy.

Stay frothing,
Rusty

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