Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First thing you need to know: the water is sitting at 59°F, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The coming week has a bit of everything, but the real standout is shaping up to be Wednesday the 15th. Onrus is a reef break, so it handles direction well, and we’ve got a serious SW groundswell rolling in. Wednesday morning starts with clean 4ft surf from the SW, with a 17-second period. That’s proper long-period groundswell, meaning the waves will have real shape and power, but the sets will be spaced out. The kicker is the wind: glassy in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s dead calm and glassy again with the swell bumping up to 7ft. The energy is through the roof (2592) and it’s going to be pumping. This is for experienced surfers only, as the swell is over 8ft in the afternoon, so it’s expert territory. Crowds are 'sometimes' here, so you might have some company, but with conditions like that, it’s worth it.

Thursday the 16th keeps the swell going, with 8ft from the SW in the morning and a 13-second period, but the wind is a cross-off, so while it’s clean, it’s not as perfect as Wednesday. The energy is still huge (2108), but it’s a step down from the glass. Friday the 17th is a write-off: onshore winds and choppy conditions, so save your energy.

Saturday the 18th is a nice reset. The swell drops to a fun 5ft from the S, with a 12-second period, and the wind swings light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate (806), so it’s a great day for intermediates to get out without the heavy stuff. Crowds are 'sometimes' so keep an eye out.

Now, if you’re patient, Tuesday the 21st is another massive day. The morning kicks off with a 8ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is monstrous (3691). This is a serious, long-period groundswell that favours the reef at Onrus. It’s going to be big, powerful, and for experts only, but the wind is glass, so it’ll be dreamy. The afternoon has a bit more wind, but still clean.

After that, we hit a wall. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are just too big. The swell is hitting 12ft. Even with offshore winds, it’s going to be a washing machine and too dangerous for paddle surfing. That’s kite territory if you’re into that sort of thing.

We then get a gap until Friday the 24th, when the swell drops back to a manageable 4ft from the WSW, with a 13-second period and light offshore winds. It’s clean and fun, but nothing special. Saturday the 25th is a mess with onshore winds, and Sunday the 26th is a big one again: 8ft+ from the WSW, but it’s clean with cross-off winds. The energy is high (2281), so experts will be out.

The final best bet is Monday the 27th. A 7ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and moderate offshore winds. The energy is strong (2574), and it’s clean. Another one for the experienced crew.

If I had to pick just one or two standouts, Wednesday the 15th is the clear winner for the combination of glass, power, and shape. Tuesday the 21st is a close second for the raw energy and glassy start. For the less experienced, Saturday the 18th is your best bet.

Stay sharp, and check the tides.

Rusty.

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