Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks have some proper size on the cards, but it’s a mixed bag. The ocean is gonna be thumping for a while, but you gotta pick your moments. There’s a big pulse of energy forecast down the line, but it looks like it might be too much of a good thing for the spot we’re looking at.

The first real shout is for Saturday morning, the 8th. We’ve got a solid 8.2ft of SW swell pushing through Onrus, with a clean 13-second period. The wind is offshore out of the NW at 12 mph, which is going to keep the face nice and lined up. The water temp is sitting at 59.2°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The combined energy is strong at 2158, so there’s plenty of push. This is the standout window for the week – experienced surfers are going to be on it. Onrus is a reef break, so it's going to handle this size well, and it’s exposed to that SW groundswell perfectly. It’s a bit inconsistent, but when the sets roll through, they’ll be worth the wait. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Saturday afternoon sees the swell kick up to 11.5ft with a cross-shore wind, but it’s getting too big for this set-up and the conditions get a bit messy. From Sunday through to Wednesday, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf quality drops right off. It's a write-off, with lumpy, choppy conditions. The energy remains moderate for most of that time, but it’s not doing us any favors.

Things start to look interesting again on Thursday afternoon, the 13th. The swell drops to a more manageable 6.2ft from the SW, and the wind goes totally glassy. That’s a beautiful thing to see. The period is a long 16 seconds, which means proper groundswell. Definitely a good one for the experienced crew, and the consistency should be better than the start of the week.

Friday the 14th also looks clean and inviting. It’s a little smaller, around 4.9ft, but another glassy afternoon is on the cards. It’s a more user-friendly size, so if the big stuff on Saturday is too much for you, this is the one to target.

The next couple of days hold on to some decent, clean surf. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th both have mornings with light offshore or cross-offshore winds and head-high swell in the 5.6ft to 6.9ft range. These are looking like really solid days to be out there.

Now, for the long range, we’ve got a massive anomaly building for the 21st and 22nd of August. The swell charts are showing an enormous pulse of energy, with wave heights pushing 14.8ft to 16.4ft and combined energy readings going through the roof, like 5517 and 6940. This is serious, heavy water. The problem is, it’s way too big for Onrus. It’s going to be a washing machine – a real expert-only situation, if even that. The wind also looks to be onshore or cross-on, so conditions will be rough. For the average surfer, this is a time to stay on the beach. It’s still over a week away, so the forecast could change, but right now it looks like a proper bomb.

Honestly, the early call for Saturday the 8th is the pick of the bunch for the coming days. It’s got the size, the direction, and the clean offshore wind. Mark it in the calendar.

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