Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a single spot on the table, and it’s a reef set-up that loves a good SW groundswell. It’s a little inconsistent, but when it lights up, it’s worth the wait.

The coming days are looking pretty special. The water is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We kick off on Friday the 17th with a clean, glassy afternoon. The swell is a solid 6ft out of the SW with a short period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 604. It’s not huge, but with that glassy surface, the waves will be clean and fun for an intermediate.

Saturday the 18th keeps the good vibes rolling. The morning has offshore NW wind at 6 mph, with 5ft SW swell and a period of 9 seconds. The energy ticks up to 633. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze.

Sunday the 19th is where things get interesting. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell with a longer period of 12 seconds, and a solid offshore wind at 12 mph. The energy is 921, and it’s going to be clean and punchy. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the morning is the pick.

Monday the 20th is a glassy morning, dead calm, with 5ft of SW swell. Not huge, but perfect for a long session. The energy drops to 497.

Tuesday the 21st is a standout. The morning is glassy, and the swell is 5ft from the SW with a very long period of 14 seconds, giving it a 727 energy reading. The afternoon is the absolute highlight: 7ft of SW groundswell, that same long 14-second period, and a cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to 1464. This is quality, clean, powerful surf for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 22nd is a big one, but it comes with a catch. The morning has a strong offshore wind at 22 mph, with 7ft of WSW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is a serious 1648. It’s big and clean, but that wind is fresh. The afternoon gets bigger, hitting 8ft with an energy of 2221, but it’s cross-offshore and a bit of rain is on the way. This is expert territory.

Thursday the 23rd cleans up nicely. The morning has 6ft of SW swell at 11 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze and 940 energy. The afternoon is another cracker: 6ft of WSW swell, 12-second period, clean cross-off wind, and a high energy of 1434. This is a great day for a solid paddle.

Now, Friday the 24th – this one is a bit of a heartbreaker. The swell is predicted to be massive, 10ft to 12ft out of the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is 4054 and 4763. That is way too big for this reef. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. The wind is light and glassy in the morning, but it switches onshore in the afternoon.

From Saturday the 25th through to the end of the month, the wind turns onshore and the conditions get messy. The swell stays big, but the quality drops. There are still some windows of clean surf, like Tuesday the 28th morning with a 5ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, and Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th with glassy conditions and some nice long-period groundswell. But the real power is gone. The first week of August sees the swell drop right back to around 3ft to 3ft, with moderate offshore winds. It’s small, clean, and fun for a log or a fish, but nothing to get too excited about.

So, the best on offer is the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st and the afternoon of Thursday the 23rd. Those are the standouts. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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