Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing on one spot, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so pay attention.

Overall, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but it’s going to be a wild ride. The water temp is sitting at 60 °F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there.

The first real action we can talk about kicks off on Monday morning, the 20th of July, at Onrus (reef). We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the NW, and the combined energy is moderate at 601. It’s an inconsistent break, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but when they come through, they’ll be clean. The crowd is only a *sometimes* problem, so you might get a few to yourself. This is a decent start.

Come Monday afternoon, the swell drops to 4 ft, and the wind shifts to a cross-offshore, which isn’t as nice. The score drops right off, so I’d be looking at that morning session.

Now, Tuesday the 21st sees a big jump in size. 8 ft from the SW, but it’s a cross-shore wind in the morning, making things messy. The afternoon is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a write-off. That combined energy is massive at 2471, but with the bumpy conditions, it’s not a day to get excited.

Wednesday the 22nd is a step in the right direction. The swell is 7 ft from the SW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore from the WNW. The water is clean, but it’s a moderate breeze at 12 mph. The energy is still strong at 1340. It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Keep your eyes on Thursday afternoon, the 23rd of July. This is one of the best moments on offer. The swell is 8 ft from the SW, period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy. It’s a light rain, but the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is 1431. Remember, this spot is an inconsistent reef, but when it turns glassy like this, it can be magic. This is a true standout for the period.

Friday the 24th is a big no-go for most of us. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4572. That’s expert-only territory, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it a real mess. The vibe is more for the chargers or the kite surfers, not a paddle session.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees the swell drop back down. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with cross-onshore winds and 8 ft swell. Sunday the 26th, however, is a different story. The morning has a 6 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind. The afternoon goes glassy again. The energy is 1268. This is another solid window, especially for the more experienced surfer, as it’s still a sizeable wave.

The following week gets interesting again. Monday the 27th morning is glassy, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 13-second period. Energy is 1287. It’s clean. But watch out for Monday afternoon – a gale-force offshore wind from the NW at 40 mph will make it impossible to paddle into. The swell is 12 ft, but you won’t get on one.

The rest of the week from the 28th of July onwards is all about big swell and strong winds. The swell sits between 8 ft and 13 ft. The energy is through the roof, hitting 5233 on the 28th afternoon. The winds are offshore or cross-offshore, but when the swell is over 8 ft, it’s experts only. The 30th of July afternoon and the 31st of July morning have a cleaner offshore wind and a 8 ft to 8 ft swell, which is about the limit for a fun day. The 31st afternoon gets too strong again.

The first of August sees very strong winds, making it a battle. The 2nd of August is a drop back to 4 ft, and the 3rd of August is small, weak, and not worth the paddle.

So, the two standouts? Thursday afternoon, the 23rd of July, with that glassy surface and a solid 8 ft swell, and Sunday morning, the 26th of July, with clean conditions and a 6 ft swell. Get on those if you can.

Rusty.

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