Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell for Onrus, but it’s a spot that demands respect. This is a reef break, so it’s not for the faint of heart, and it’s inconsistent, meaning you’ve got to be patient and pick your moments.

The water temp is sitting at 59.9°, which is basically bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best surf on offer kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got some clouds, a light 3.1 mph cross-offshore breeze, and a solid 7.9 ft swell from the SW. The period is 14 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell with plenty of push. The combined energy is 2325 (moderate-to-strong), but the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That 7.9 ft is a big, powerful wave for a reef, so it’s not a beginner wave. The wind is light and clean, making for a good paddle out between sets.

The afternoon of the 21st gets a bit more tricky with a 6.2 mph cross-on breeze, so the morning is the clear winner.

Wednesday, July 22nd is a write-off. The wind is up to 12.4 mph from the WNW, creating a cross-off that’s too strong for clean surfing. The swell is still there at 6.9 ft, but the conditions are marginal.

Thursday, July 23rd is the standout. The morning has a 12.4 mph offshore from the NNW, and the afternoon is even better with a 9.3 mph offshore from the WNW. The swell is 7.5 ft to 8.2 ft from the SW, with a period of 11 to 12 seconds. The wave energy is strong (1345 to 2863). This is classic offshore conditions at a reef break, meaning lined-up, hollow waves. The afternoon session with the 8.2 ft swell and 12-second period will be the pick of the day for experienced surfers.

Friday, July 24th is a no-go. The swell jumps to 11.5 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is 4763 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-on, but the wave comment says it’s simply too big for this break. It’s an expert-only zone at best, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Kite surfers might find it interesting, but for paddle surfing, stay away.

Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th are both poor. On Saturday, the wind is cross-onshore at 9.3 mph, and the swell is dropping. Sunday has a cross-shore wind and a messy, lower-energy swell around 5.6 ft to 6.2 ft. Not worth a paddle.

Monday, July 27th sees a return of strong SW swell at 7.5 ft to 8.2 ft, but the wind is howling from the SW at 15.5 mph. The morning is a total cross-shore mess, but the afternoon improves to a clean cross-off. Still, the wind is strong, so it’s a challenging session.

Tuesday, July 28th is another big day that’s too big for the break. 11.5 ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period and 4981 energy. The wind is light and cross-off, but the wave comment says it’s too big. A beautiful, dangerous beast.

Wednesday, July 29th is a huge highlight. The morning is glassy – literally no wind, and a 8.2 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 2557. This is a legendary session for anyone who can handle it. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

Thursday, July 30th is another glassy morning. 6.9 ft from the SW, 12-second period, 1856 energy. Perfectly clean reef waves. The afternoon gets a little tricky with a cross-shore wind, but the morning is pure gold.

Friday, July 31st is a step down. The wind is up again, making things messy, and the swell is dropping to 6.2 ft.

Saturday, August 1st is a total blowout. 13.1 ft to 14.8 ft of SW swell with heavy, fresh cross-onshore winds. The energy is 7934. This is a full-on storm surf, and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” Avoid.

Sunday, August 2nd is another glassy day, but the swell is 9.8 ft from the S with a 13-second period. The wave comment says it’s too big for the break. It’s beautiful to look at, but dangerous to surf.

Monday,

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