Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag around here, with a few windows of clean surf but plenty of junky, wind-blown stuff to sort through as well. The first real opportunity we’ve got is shaping up for Thursday, the 10th. There’s some solid new energy coming in, about 7ft of SW swell with a decent 15-second period. The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore, which will put a little texture on the face. It’s not perfect, but there’s enough push in the water to make it worth a look. The wave energy is definitely up there, with a reading of 2061, so there’s some proper weight behind it.

That’s about as good as it gets for a few days, though. Friday and Saturday see the wind swing onshore and strengthen, making a mess of things. The swell holds, but it’s not going to be a pleasant paddle. We’ve got moderate to fresh breezes and choppy, lumpy conditions. It’s a good time to get other things sorted.

Sunday is still pretty average, with more cross-onshore wind and lumpy waves. But then things start to change. Monday, the 14th, sees the wind shift to a cross-offshore direction, which is a big plus. The swell drops a bit to around 3ft, but it’s clean. It’s on the smaller side, but a longboard or a funboard would be your friend. Then things get really interesting.

Tuesday the 15th is where it starts to fire. The swell is about 4ft, but hold on to your hat – that period is a mammoth 22 seconds. This is proper groundswell, with a ton of energy (1830) and real push. The wind will be offshore and fresh, making for some clean, hollow walls. This is a standout window at Onrus. The long period can make beach breaks a bit straight, but this spot, being a reef, should handle it beautifully.

Wednesday the 16th is a washout for most of us, though. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft, which is far too big for this place. It’s just going to be a close-out, with cross-onshore winds and way too much water moving around. Unless you’re an absolute gun looking for a beating, give it a miss. Thursday the 17th is also pretty ordinary – the wind is on it and the swell is messy.

Now, for the real highlight of the whole run. Friday the 18th. The wind goes glassy. Absolutely calm. And there’s a solid 8ft of SW swell rolling in with a period around 18 seconds. This is what we wait for. The conditions will be near-perfect, clean, and powerful. It’ll be a proper session for experienced surfers. The energy reading is strong at 3530, so there’s no shortage of grunt. This is the day to clear your schedule.

The weekend after that, the 19th, looks like it’s going to hold some fun waves too. We’ve got 8ft to 8ft of SW swell with a 14-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. It won't be as flawless as Friday, but it’ll still be clean and a lot of fun. Then things start to get big and wild again.

Sunday the 20th, the swell is up to 10ft, and it’s too big for the break. After that, it gets properly out of control with a 16ft swell showing up on Sunday afternoon. That’s just dangerous, with strong winds and a massive, messy ocean. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are similar – huge, lumpy, and blown out. Not surfable in the conventional sense. The setup is more interesting for the kite crew than for paddlers. It stays oversized for a few days.

By the time we get to the end of the week, it starts to back off. Wednesday the 23rd drops to around 4ft, with light cross-onshore winds. It's small and a little bumpy, but it’s rideable. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a decent full suit is still the go.

And then, to wrap things up, Thursday the 24th looks like a little bonus. The swell settles to about 4ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore and it’s clean. Combined with the moderate energy (418), it could be a fun, easygoing session to close out the weekend.

So, look, the standout is pretty clear in my mind. That Friday the 18th is the one. Glassy, solid, and powerful. The Tuesday the 15th is also a great shout with that crazy long-period swell. The rest is a case of picking your moments and being patient.

Rusty out.

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