Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

First up, we've got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The ocean's not entirely flat, but it's going to take some patience to find the good ones. The first couple of days are okay, but the real standout window is shaping up for Tuesday and Wednesday. We've got a solid SW groundswell pushing in, with moderate to strong energy (1761 on Sunday morning, building to 2248 by Tuesday morning), and the winds are looking favorable. This is the time to be in the water.

Sunday, August 30th: Morning is your better bet. We've got a clean 7.9ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is a bit on it from the SE at 10 km/h. The wave energy is moderate, but the forecast is marginal. It's not a write-off, but it's not a hero wave either. The afternoon sees the wind pick up from the SSE to 20 km/h, making things messier. This is a 'maybe get a few if you're keen' kind of day.

Monday, August 31st: The morning glass-off is the winner here. Light SSE wind at 5 km/h, almost nothing, and a clean 5.9ft SW swell. The energy drops a bit, but the conditions are much cleaner. This is your classic morning session before work. The afternoon brings a light cross-onshore breeze, which will put a bit of texture on the face but could still be fun. Don't sleep on the early one.

Tuesday, September 1st: This is our first big standout. The morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers. We have an 8.2ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and a light WSW cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (2248) and the waves are going to have some push. This is a proper reef-break day. The afternoon gets even bigger, up to 9.8ft, but that's pushing into 'too big' territory for a lot of folks. It's powerful, and it's going to be a handful. If you're an expert, it could be a blast, but this is not the day for beginners.

Wednesday, September 2nd: The swell is still very much in the water, but the wind has shifted to a cross-on from the ESE at 10 km/h. It's still big, around 9.8ft, and the energy is strong (2887). The quality will be down a touch from Tuesday, but there are still waves to be had if you're comfortable in heavier surf. The afternoon gets windier and choppier, so the window is the morning.

Thursday, September 3rd: We get a bit of a breather. The swell drops to 5.6ft in the morning and we have a glassy SSW wind at 5 km/h. This is another excellent, clean morning session. The period is a long 13 seconds, so there's some great shape. However, the afternoon turns ugly with a strong 40 km/h SE wind and a short-period swell. That's a hard no for the afternoon.

Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th: This is the dead zone. A strong ESE wind blows for most of this stretch, making a mess of any swell that's left. The swell size drops off, and the conditions are poor. It's not worth paddling out, honestly. You're better off doing something else. This gap runs for a few days, from Friday morning through to Sunday afternoon. The winds are strong and onshore, and the waves are going to be chopped up.

Monday, September 7th: The wind finally eases. We get a glassy morning with a small 2.6ft WSW swell. It's not big, but it's clean. The energy is still weak (329), so it's a grovel session, but a fun, clean one if you're desperate.

Tuesday, September 8th: The wind is back on it from the E and ESE, making things choppy again. The swell is around 4.3ft, but the quality is poor. Skip it.

Wednesday, September 9th: This is a hidden gem. The wind drops to nothing, completely glassy. We have a small 3.9ft WSW swell with a 12-second

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