Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Onrus over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming in, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first real action kicks off Sunday morning, the 19th of July. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, with a cloudy sky and a fresh 19 mph offshore wind from the NW. That wind is the saving grace because the swell is a meaty 6 ft from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1118. It’s a bit of a handful, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

By Sunday afternoon, the swell jumps up to 10 ft from the WSW, but frankly, that’s too big for Onrus. It’s a reef break that can get a bit out of control when it’s that size. The wind is still offshore but lighter at 16 mph. This one is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s a bit of a beast.

The standout of the whole forecast, and I mean the real gem, is Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. Seriously, mark it in your calendar. We’re looking at a 7 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 1941. The wind is glassy out of the ENE at just 3 mph. It doesn’t get much better than that for a reef break like Onrus. The conditions are described as “excellent” for experienced surfers, and I’m with that. The long period means the sets will have real power and shape, and the glassy conditions will have it looking like a mirror. Just be aware that this is an inconsistent spot, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, the week keeps pumping. Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, is another top-tier call. You’ve got 7 ft of SW swell at 11 seconds, combined energy of 1220, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the W. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s another one for the experienced surfer. The period is a bit shorter than Tuesday, but it’s still a solid groundswell.

Now, we hit a bit of a rough patch from the 25th of July through to the end of the month. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell stays big but messy. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with strong onshore winds, and the 27th and 28th are even worse with strong to fresh onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is still there, but the quality is poor. It’s a good time to take a break or check inland.

We start to see a glimmer of hope again on Saturday morning, the 1st of August. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 5 ft from the SSE, period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a moderate 12 mph offshore from the NW. It’s a clean, moderate offshore breeze, and the energy is 1200. This is a solid option for an intermediate surfer. The water will still be cold, but it’s looking good.

The run continues into Sunday the 2nd of August with a smaller 4 ft SSE swell and a moderate offshore wind, and then Monday the 3rd of August finishes things off with a glassy morning and a 3 ft SW groundswell. It’s a small but clean end to the forecast.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 21st is the absolute pick of the bunch – glassy, powerful, long-period groundswell. Thursday morning the 23rd is a close second. The rest of the first week has some solid options, but the second week is a bit of a washout until the 1st of August rolls around. Keep an eye on that Tuesday session, boys. It’s going to be a cracker.

Rusty.

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