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Onrus surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Onrus surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Onrus sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Onrus this week:
The surf forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 10th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | |
1992 | 607 | 1316 | 1295 | 1272 | 1136 | 2777 | 2021 | 2763 | 1273 | 1625 | 207 | 318 | 404 | 1321 | 1209 | 1142 | 902 | 777 | 661 | 1467 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.42m | 4:18AM1.45m | 4:44PM1.37m | 4:50AM1.37m | 5:17PM1.30m | 5:22AM1.29m | 5:55PM1.23m | 6:00AM1.20m | 6:42PM1.16m | 6:48AM1.11m | 7:46PM1.12m | 7:59AM1.05m | 9:08PM1.12m | 9:33AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:14PM0.30m | 10:33AM0.23m | 10:44PM0.36m | 11:04AM0.30m | 11:17PM0.43m | 11:37AM0.38m | 11:54PM0.52m | 12:17PM0.45m | 00:43AM0.60m | 1:08PM0.52m | 1:55AM0.65m | 2:20PM0.56m | 3:31AM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | 5:52 |
— | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
19 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | WSW 14 | SSE 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 71 | 607 | 1316 | 189 | 983 | 1136 | 2777 | 2021 | 1363 | 284 | 487 | 207 | 318 | 249 | 1321 | 1209 | 1142 | 902 | 777 | 661 | 928 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SE 12 | WSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 70 | 479 | 198 | 15 | 128 | 170 | 705 | 311 | 186 | 64 | 215 | 171 | 73 | 257 | 124 | 127 | 156 | 192 | 117 | 144 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SE 12 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 16 |
| kJ | 33 | 137 | — | — | 17 | 33 | 49 | 208 | 255 | 15 | 45 | 90 | 98 | 404 | 106 | 93 | 72 | 36 | 21 | 43 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 6 | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | — | SSE 8 | — | E 3 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | WNW 5 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 1992 | — | — | 1295 | 1272 | 160 | — | — | 2763 | 1273 | 1625 | — | 167 | — | 8 | 121 | 66 | — | — | 54 | 1467 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 67 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 220 | 247 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 72 | 155 | 827 |
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Information about the Onrus Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Onrus provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Onrus can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Onrus surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Onrus) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Onrus may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Onrus is 6 km (4 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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