Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Onrus, the only spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef setup, so we’re dealing with a wave that needs a bit of respect, and it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be in the right place at the right time. The water’s around average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The coming days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of real standouts. The first big moment is this coming Sunday, the 26th of July. We’ve got a solid 6ft to 6ft swell rolling in from the southwest, with a nice long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The big news is the glassy conditions all day. The wave energy is strong (1186 on Sunday morning, 1119 in the afternoon). For experienced surfers, this is the pick of the week. The reef setup will handle that long-period swell well, giving you some proper lines. Just be aware, it can get a little crowded here sometimes.

After that, things get a bit messy. Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, the wind goes onshore and fresh, turning the surf to junk. The swell is still there, but it’s no good for paddle surfing. At over 8ft on Monday and Tuesday, it’s expert-only territory anyway, and with that strong cross-onshore wind, honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.

We hit a bit of a lull from Thursday the 30th through to the 1st of August, with weak energy (around 400-466) and small, choppy waves. Not much to write home about.

Then, on Saturday the 1st of August, we get a little reprieve. The afternoon session sees 5ft southwest swell, period 13 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy is building (785). It’s a good, clean option for a weekend wave.

Now, looking further out, the 5th of August, a Wednesday, is another one to circle. The morning shows a glassy 7ft southwest swell with a 13-second period and strong wave energy (1494). That’s a solid groundswell on a reef, and it’s glassy. The 6th of August, Thursday morning, is also looking promising with 8ft swell from the southwest, a 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind keeping things clean. Energy is strong (1803). For experienced surfers, these are the standouts in the second week – but remember, it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

The forecast wraps up with a few cleaner, smaller days around the 7th and 8th of August, but nothing that hits the heights of those mid-week gems.

Rusty.

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