Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Onrus. This is a reef setup, so expect a bit of a structured wave, and it’s inconsistent by nature, so you’ll need some patience. It’s an intermediate zone, but when it’s on, it’s worth the wait.

The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

We kick off Saturday morning, the 18th of July. It’s a bit cloudy with a light offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph, and we’ve got a 4.6ft SW swell rolling in with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (585), and the conditions are clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s a fun, workable size. The afternoon cleans up into clear skies, the wind shifts cross-offshore, and the swell energy bumps up a bit (767). A solid start to the weekend.

Sunday the 19th is a step up. The morning sees a 5.6ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, giving the waves a bit more grunt. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore at 16 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (967). The real standout for the weekend, though, is Sunday afternoon. The swell jumps to 6.9ft from the SW at 11 seconds, the energy is strong (1051), and the wind is a light cross-offshore. This is where the experienced surfer gets a treat. The sets will have some punch.

Monday the 20th is a beauty of a morning. Glassy conditions, a 5.6ft SSW swell, and the energy is moderate (609). It’s clean, it’s calm, and it’s waiting for you. The afternoon gets a bit weaker with a shorter period 4.6ft swell, so get on it early.

Now, Tuesday the 21st of July is the highlight of the first week. The morning is glassy again, with a long-period 6.2ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1337). This is a proper reef-swell combo. The long period will make for some better-shaped, more powerful waves, but with the longer gaps between sets. The afternoon is even better, with a 6.9ft SW swell at 13 seconds and a light cross-offshore wind, cranking the energy up to 1649. This is the best on offer for the window. The standouts are Tuesday morning and afternoon.

Wednesday the 22nd of July, the swell gets huge. We’re talking 11.5ft from the WSW with a 12-second period and a fresh offshore wind. The energy is massive (6114 in the morning, 2460 in the afternoon). But let’s be real, this is too big for this reef break. It’s expert territory only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. For the average surfer, sit this one out.

Thursday the 23rd is a return to form. The morning is clean with a 6.9ft SW swell at 12 seconds, and the energy is still strong (1195). The afternoon keeps it going with the same size and a light cross-offshore wind, energy even higher (2838). A solid day.

Friday the 24th of July, we’re back to the big stuff. 11.5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is onshore and cross-onshore. The energy is enormous (5255, 5330), but the conditions are messy. This one is a pass for paddle surfing. If you’re into kiting, that massive energy might be interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, the swell drops to 8.2ft and 7.9ft, but the wind is onshore and cross-onshore, making for choppy, poor conditions. The energy is still strong, but the quality is not there. The run goes flat for a few days here.

We’ve got a gap of poor conditions from Saturday the 25th through Monday the 27th. Monday the 27th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and a 8.2ft SSW swell making for a total mess.

Things start to look up again on Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell drops to a more manageable 4.6ft from the SW, and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (739). It’s clean, but the quality is marginal.

Wednesday the 29th of July morning is a nice surprise. Glassy conditions

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