Onrus surf break

Onrus surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 SAST
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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
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Onrus surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,838 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SW swell.

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 (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
2.5
SW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.7
SW
13
2.2
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
512
702
1022
1024
1283
373
1027
798
848
782
624
491
447
380
413
437
357
309
710
487
1099
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
15
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
40
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
W
15
NW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:31AM1.43m
4:00PM1.38m
4:05AM1.40m
4:34PM1.37m
4:39AM1.36m
5:10PM1.34m
5:14AM1.31m
5:49PM1.31m
5:52AM1.25m
6:30PM1.29m
6:35AM1.20m
7:18PM1.27m
7:29AM1.14m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.34m
9:50AM0.23m
10:03PM0.35m
10:22AM0.25m
10:37PM0.38m
10:55AM0.28m
11:13PM0.42m
11:29AM0.32m
11:52PM0.46m
12:06PM0.36m
00:37AM0.50m
12:48PM0.40m
1:30AM0.53m
1:37PM0.45m
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rain showers
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
19
18
19
16
15
15
15
14
14
13
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
16
15
14
15
18
17
18
15
11
12
10
8
7
6
7
8
12
12
10
10
9
9
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
2.5
SW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
512
702
1022
1024
1283
370
1027
798
580
403
278
237
447
380
413
437
357
309
710
487
1099
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
1.1
SW
9
1.5
S
8
0.6
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
1.1
SW
13
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
10
37
10
6
6
225
287
85
35
18
18
8
198
64
258
373
283
226
91
451
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
S
13
0.4
SW
15
0.9
WSW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.1
W
8
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
Energy kJ
11
14
57
198
10
38
17
125
82
1
78
48
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
1.6
S
8
1.7
S
8
2
SSE
8
2.2
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
0.5
NW
3
0.8
NW
4
0.8
NNW
4
Energy kJ
14
318
373
502
767
848
782
624
491
5
26
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
23
352
4
247
335
302
247
220
4
0
0
0
0
103
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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