Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the skinny on the next couple of weeks at Onrus. This reef is inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every day, but when it lines up, it can be a real treat.

First up, the water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than we usually see this time of year, so you’ll be wanting that thick wetsuit.

The action kicks off this Sunday, the 16th of August. Early morning, we’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate at 1074, and it’s looking excellent for those of you with some experience under your belt. Sunday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 6 ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore, making it a bit more marginal.

Monday the 17th is a standout. The morning brings a solid 8 ft swell from the WSW, 13-second period, and clean offshore winds from the NW. That’s proper groundswell territory, and the energy is strong at 2084. This is a session for the experienced crew, as the size is pushing into that expert-only zone. The wind stays clean through the afternoon, but the tide might be a factor.

We’ve got a few days of onshore winds from Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 21st, with the swell hanging around 8 ft to 10 ft. The energy is all over the place, from moderate to strong, but the wind is junk, so it’s a bit of a write-off for clean waves. Thursday morning the 20th sees a 10 ft swell, but it’s just too big for this break, and the afternoon gets a solid zero from me.

Things finally clean up on Saturday the 22nd with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the SW. The energy drops to 595, but it’s clean. Sunday the 23rd starts with a gentle cross-onshore, then gets blown out by a fresh onshore breeze in the afternoon.

Now, listen up, because the end of the month is looking interesting. On the 27th of August, Thursday morning, we’ve got excellent surf for experienced surfers. A 7 ft swell from the SW, 13-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the W. The energy is strong at 2037. That afternoon is just as good.

Heading into the weekend, Saturday the 29th of August morning is another good one. An 8 ft swell from the SW, 13-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. That’s a high-energy session at 2422.

Then we get a serious pulse of energy. Sunday the 30th of August morning has an 12 ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period, and a fresh offshore from the NW. The energy is a massive 5082. But it’s too big for this break, so only the bravest (and most experienced) should even think about it. The afternoon sees a 13 ft swell, and Monday the 31st is still pumping at 10 ft with clean cross-offshore winds. Again, all too big for the average punter.

So, for the best of the best, I’d be locking in Monday the 17th of August morning, and then again on Thursday the 27th of August. The weekend of the 30th is a beast, but it’s one for the experts only.

Rusty, out.

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