Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards for Onrus. This is a reef setup that loves a good SW swell, and it’s mostly gonna be for the intermediate crew, but keep an eye on it because it’s a bit inconsistent. The water’s sitting at 59° which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothin’ weird going on there.

We’re starting off this Friday afternoon, 28th August, with a small but OK pulse. Swell is 3ft from the WSW, period around 14 seconds, and it’s glassy – dead calm. That’s a nice way to kick things off. The combined energy is sitting at (476) – moderate. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and you’ll get some fun ones if you’re patient.

Saturday morning the 29th picks up a touch: 4ft from the WSW, 13-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. That’s clean surf, energy’s up a bit at (702). This is looking very good. Crowds can happen here sometimes, so get in early.

By Sunday the 30th, things get bigger but the wind swings onshore from the SE and it’s gonna be a bit of a mess. 8ft SW, 12-second period, but onshore chop is gonna ruin it. Not one for the paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Monday the 31st – both morning and afternoon are glassy as glass. Swell hangs around 6-6ft from the SW, 11-second period, energy is moderate to strong (830 and 704). That’s a solid day. Clean waves, light wind, plenty of push. That’s a standout.

Tuesday 1st September morning is the real gem. 8ft from the SW, 13-second period, cross-off wind from the west at 6 mph, and the combined energy is pumping at (2000). This is strong, clean, and for experienced surfers – 8ft is pushing it for beginners. The afternoon stays clean but winds pick up a touch. If you’re comfortable in solid reef waves, Tuesday morning is the pick of the whole run.

Wednesday 2nd goes mental – 13ft SW with a 15-second period, but the energy is huge at (6345). Problem is, it’s way too big for this break, and the wind is cross-onshore. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s gonna be a handful. Not recommended for a casual paddle.

After that, from Thursday 3rd through to Sunday 6th, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds, lumpy conditions, blown out. There’s about four days there where you’re better off doin’ somethin’ else.

Monday 7th September shows a bit of hope – 3ft from the WSW, 13-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph. Energy is moderate (417). It’s small but clean. Tuesday 8th is glassy again in the morning with 3ft WSW, 13-second period. Nice but tiny.

Then we get another little run at the end. Friday 11th September afternoon has 6ft from the WSW, 15-second period, cross-shore wind, energy at (1797) – that’s strong and clean enough to be fun. But the real standout in the second week is Saturday 12th September. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, swell is 6ft and then 8ft from the WSW, 14-second period. Energy is strong at (1375) in the morning and very strong at (2550) in the afternoon. That afternoon session is for experienced surfers – clean, solid, lined-up reef waves. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

So overall, the best on offer: Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1st September are your early standouts, and Saturday 12th September is the long-range promise. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty.

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