Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Onrus.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but the long-range picture is a story of two halves. The first week offers some fun, clean waves, but the real standout is a monster pulse of swell that hits in the second week. That one's for the experienced crew only.

The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

Thursday 16th kicks things off with a solid 7ft SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1471, and with a light cross-off wind, it's clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers.

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th see the swell backing down a touch, but the conditions are lovely. Friday morning has a 6ft SW swell, and by Friday afternoon we get a glassy 6ft. Saturday is similar with a clean 5ft and offshore winds. Good, clean waves for the intermediate crew.

Sunday 19th the swell picks back up to 6ft, but the wind (16 mph) makes it a bit average. The energy is still strong (1048), but it's not the cleanest.

Monday 20th is a beauty. Glassy conditions with a 5ft SSW swell. The kind of morning you don't want to sleep in for.

Tuesday 21st is the first real standout. Early morning is glassy again with a 7ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is through the roof (1530). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, but the morning window is pure gold.

Now, for the second week, things get serious. From Wednesday 22nd July through to Sunday 27th July, the swell is just too big for Onrus. We're talking 10ft to 13ft SW groundswells with periods of 14-16 seconds. The combined energy hits five-digit figures (over 5600 at one point). This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a wild ride. Conditions are clean in the mornings, but the sheer size makes it a no-go for most. The wind on the 27th is also a mess.

Tuesday 28th July is a light at the end of the tunnel. The swell drops to 7ft, but the real story is the glassy conditions in the afternoon with a WSW groundswell at 15 seconds. The energy is still strong (2655), and it's a proper, clean wave for experienced surfers.

Wednesday 29th July is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. Morning sees an 8ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period. That's a long-period groundswell, and at a reef break like Onrus, it's going to dish up some proper, lined-up waves. The energy is massive (4652), and with a light offshore wind, it's going to be clean and perfect. This is a day for the experienced crew to clear their schedules. The afternoon is also glassy with a 8ft SSW swell.

Thursday 30th and Friday 31st trail off into cleaner, smaller conditions. Thursday offers a 7ft SW swell with offshore winds, and Friday sees the swell drop to 4ft, though the wind gets up there.

Bottom line: The first week has plenty of fun, clean waves. The second week is dominated by a massive swell that's too big for the break, but Wednesday 29th July is the one to circle on the calendar. Get on it.

Rusty.

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