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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Onrus this week:
The surf forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 3550 | 2539 | 1937 | 1911 | 2206 | 2551 | 2019 | 1378 | 1366 | 7515 | 2770 | 3640 | 10839 | 4769 | 4237 | 4281 | 4218 | 3758 | 2803 | 2069 | 4060 | 4258 | 4234 | 4100 | 2971 | 2206 | 1660 | 1537 | 1874 | 4037 | 4769 | 3314 | 2039 | 920 | 426 | 289 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:08AM 1.09 | 8:37PM 1.25 | 9:10AM 1.04 | 9:35PM 1.19 | 10:23AM 1.02 | 10:40PM 1.17 | 11:36AM 1.04 | 11:44PM 1.18 | 12:37PM 1.10 | 12:41AM 1.23 | 1:26PM 1.17 | 1:29AM 1.29 | 2:08PM 1.25 | 2:11AM 1.35 | 2:46PM 1.33 | 2:50AM 1.41 | 3:22PM 1.40 | 3:27AM 1.45 | 3:58PM 1.47 | 4:03AM 1.48 | 4:33PM 1.52 | 4:40AM 1.48 | 5:09PM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 0.50 | 2:06PM 0.51 | 3:12AM 0.54 | 3:01PM 0.59 | 4:18AM 0.56 | 4:12PM 0.63 | 5:27AM 0.54 | 5:29PM 0.63 | 6:27AM 0.49 | 6:34PM 0.58 | 7:16AM 0.42 | 7:26PM 0.52 | 7:58AM 0.35 | 8:10PM 0.45 | 8:36AM 0.28 | 8:49PM 0.38 | 9:11AM 0.21 | 9:26PM 0.32 | 9:45AM 0.16 | 10:03PM 0.28 | 10:19AM 0.13 | 10:40PM 0.25 | 10:53AM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 11 | - | - | 21 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Onrus Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Onrus provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Onrus can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Onrus surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Onrus) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Onrus may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Onrus is 6 km (4 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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