Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the only spot on the menu: Onrus. This is a reef setup, and it’s a bit of a moody one – inconsistent, but when it turns on, it can be a beauty. We’re looking at a 16-day window starting now.

The first few days are a mixed bag of clean-ish waves and iffy winds, but patience is key. Early on, Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd serve up some clean, cross-off swell around the 6 ft to 7 ft from the SW, with a solid 12-second period. It’s not the biggest, but the offshore streaks will keep it tidy. The energy is strong, sitting around 1200 to 1850 (combined energy), so there’s some push behind it. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

The real standout, the one that gets my heart pumping, lines up for Friday, the 24th of July. We’ve got a solid 10 ft SW swell pumping in with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 4251 (very strong). Now, the wind is light and cross-shore, which is okay, but the size is the headline. This is expert territory only – over 8 ft and reeling, it’ll be too much for most. With that long period, expect it to unload on the reef, not the beach. It's a true test.

After that, things get a bit messy. Into the weekend, winds turn onshore and the quality drops. We get a bit of a reprieve on Sunday morning the 26th, with glassy conditions and 6 ft swell, but the energy is moderate (957). A nice, calm session, but nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday, the 27th, through to the end of the month, the onshore winds howl, and the swell gets big and ugly. That 12 ft SSW swell with 17-second period on Monday afternoon is a monster, but it’s blown out. The energy is eye-watering at 14693, but it’s a kiter’s day, not a surfer’s. The conditions are poor, and the wind is straight onshore. The next few days are a write-off for a clean wave.

The second week kicks off with a change of pace. Thursday the 30th brings a fresh 5 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind. It’s clean, with good energy (809). Then Friday the 31st of July looks magic: a glassy morning, 5 ft SW swell, and a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (1090), but the conditions are perfect. That’s the other standout – a quieter, more accessible day for the intermediate crew.

Looking further out, we’ve got a promising run starting on the 4th of August. Tuesday the 4th has a 7 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, light offshore winds, and a huge combined energy of 3716. Clean, powerful, and long. Wednesday the 5th holds similar size and wind quality. And Thursday the 6th of August is a beast: 12 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 4562. That’s another expert-only session with a glassy, clean face. These are promising, but remember, it’s a long way out, so treat it as a hopeful look.

Overall, the best bets are Friday the 24th for the big, expert swell, and Friday the 31st of July for the glassy, clean conditions. Expect a few rough days in between, but Onrus will reward the patient.

Rusty, signing off.

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