Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.

The first bit of the forecast is a bit of a wait, with nothing worth paddling out for until Saturday, the 8th of August. The swell is just too big and messy for this spot before then, especially with that 10ft SW pulse hitting a reef break that's inconsistent. It's a real shame, because Thursday morning the 6th is glassy, but the ocean is just too amped up for a safe session.

The standout window is definitely Saturday morning, the 8th of August. Onrus is a reef break that's exposed to the SW, and we've got a solid 8ft SW groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, making for clean, peeling waves. The combined wave energy is pumping hard at 2126 (moderate to strong energy), and with a 13-second period, this is proper groundswell. It's a setup for experienced surfers only, as it's too big for beginners. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises. Expect crowds here sometimes, so get out early for your pick of the sets.

The following Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, is another cracker. We've got a 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. That's proper energy rolling in, with a combined energy of 2304 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, keeping the face clean. Again, this is for experienced surfers. That long period will make the waves stand up nicely on the reef, offering some long, drawn-out walls.

A bit later, on Thursday afternoon the 13th of August, we get a glassy session. The swell has dropped to 6ft from the SW, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 1783 (moderate to strong). The wind is glassy from the SE at 3 mph. With the sun out, it’ll be a beautiful, clean afternoon. The waves will have plenty of push, so it's still a spot for the more experienced crew.

For the second week, things get a bit more up and down, but Saturday morning the 15th of August is looking promising. A 6ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a clean offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph. The energy is still there at 1629 (moderate to strong). It’s a solid, clean option.

We also have a big, clean swell coming in on Monday morning the 17th of August, with a 10ft WSW groundswell. That's a beast, and will be for experts only. The wind is cross-offshore and light, so it'll be clean, but you need to be on your game. The combined energy is a massive 3440 (strong to very strong), so you'll feel the power.

The forecast gets a bit wild towards the end, with a strong offshore wind on Thursday the 20th of August. While the conditions will be clean, the wind is going to be a serious factor, making paddling extremely difficult. It's a session for the die-hards only.

To wrap it up, the best bets are the Saturday morning of the 8th, and the Wednesday morning of the 12th of August. Get after it.

Rusty.

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