Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk Onrus. Over the next couple weeks, there’s some real gems, but you’ll have to dodge the wind and the big stuff.

Sunday the 23rd of August morning is the one to circle. The water’s 59°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year – so bring the rubber. The swell’s a solid 7ft out of the southwest with a 13-second period, packing some serious energy (1527). The wind is glassy from the ESE at just 3 mph. This reef break is exposed to that SW groundswell and the conditions are prime – clean, powerful, and lined up. It’s only for experienced surfers though, and the break can be inconsistent, plus crowds are possible. But if you’re good enough, this is the session.

Sunday afternoon gets a little bumpy as the wind picks up to 6 mph from the south, cross-on. The swell is still 7ft, but it’s not as clean.

Monday the 24th is mostly messy with onshore wind and dropping swell – not worth your time.

Tuesday the 25th morning sees a solid 8ft SW swell with very high energy (2487), but it’s blown out by 12 mph cross-on wind from the east. Afternoon is even worse – 22 mph onshore.

Wednesday the 26th is a total loss: strong wind, lumpy surf under 4ft.

Thursday the 27th morning turns it around: light cross-off wind from the west at 3 mph, clean 5ft south swell with 11 seconds. Not huge, but smooth and rideable. Thursday afternoon is even better – dead calm, glassy conditions, 5ft south swell, same period. That’s an afternoon session you’ll remember.

Friday the 28th is small and onshore – forget it.

Saturday the 29th morning has a moderate offshore breeze from the northwest at 16 mph, with a 4ft WSW swell and a 14-second period. Clean but small. The afternoon jumps to 25 mph offshore and a 8ft swell, but the period drops to 6 seconds – clean, but tough to catch.

Sunday the 30th is windy and small.

Monday the 31st morning has fresh offshore wind at 19 mph, 6ft WSW swell with 12 seconds – clean but windy.

September 1st and 2nd bring a massive 10ft SW swell with extreme energy (2961). The 2nd has offshore wind and clean waves, but it’s way too big for this break – experts only.

Thursday the 3rd is still big but cleaner, and Friday the 4th drops to 4ft with light wind – a nice, easy day.

Second week gets a bit shaky. Saturday the 6th of September morning has a tiny 2ft SW swell with light offshore wind – clean but small. The afternoon jumps to 8ft with short period and cross-on chop.

Monday the 7th of September morning has offshore wind and 8ft swell with a 9-second period – doable for experts. The afternoon hits 12ft from the southwest with 12 seconds and extreme energy (3008), which is just too big for the spot.

Best bets: Sunday the 23rd morning for the standout glassy, powerful conditions. Thursday the 27th afternoon for clean, fun waves without the heavy size. After that, pick the small clean days around the 4th and 6th. Stay on it.

Rusty.

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