Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Onrus over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef setup, exposed to the southwest swell, and it’s inconsistent – so you’ve gotta pick your moments.

Right now, there’s a bit of a wait. Sunday the 13th is a write-off – messy onshore wind, choppy, and the swell’s not cooperating. Monday the 14th is where things start looking up. A clean northwest offshore breeze sets in, and we’ve got a solid 4ft to 3ft SW groundswell rolling in with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (434), but that offshore wind will make for clean, lined-up waves. It’s not huge, but for an inconsistent spot, this is a decent chance. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep an eye out.

Tuesday the 15th gets interesting. The morning’s tiny (2ft, 18-second period – very long period) with a fresh offshore from the northwest, but the energy’s weak (308). Still, that long period groundswell will wrap nicely around the reef, offering well-shaped waves if you’re patient. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 4ft with a 16-second period and a strong offshore wind (28 mph). The combined energy shoots up to 1375 (moderate-strong), but that strong wind makes paddling out a challenge – it’s clean but only for the experienced. Too big for beginners? No, but the wind is the real test.

Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th is a no-go. Onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell’s all over the place – not worth the paddle.

Saturday the 19th offers a slight glimmer. Light onshore wind in the morning (5ft, 12-second period, 1044 combined energy), but it’s marginal. Afternoon’s similar (6ft, 13-second period, 1032 energy). Still, it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a crowd.

Now, the standout. Sunday the 20th is your best bet. Morning glass-off with a light cross-offshore breeze (WSW 3 mph) and a clean 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds. Combined energy is 905 (moderate), and the water’s sitting at 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2°F cooler than average, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The waves will be clean and lined up on the reef, with that long period making for proper, pushy groundswell. It’s not huge, but for an inconsistent spot, this is the pick. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Monday the 21st has onshore wind returning, but the swell’s still there – 6ft at 14 seconds from the WSW (1266 energy). Afternoon’s a mess with strong onshore. Not the same quality as Sunday.

The rest of the second week (22nd to 28th) looks rough. Onshore winds dominate, and the swell gets big – 8ft on the 25th, 12ft on the 25th afternoon, and even 13ft by the 28th. That’s well over 8ft, so experts only, and the wind’s cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing when it’s that big and messy.

Bottom line: Monday the 14th is a solid, clean option, but Sunday the 20th is the real standout – clean, glassy, and proper waves. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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