Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Onrus.

Right now, the water’s sitting at about 59°, which is a touch colder than what we’re used to for this time of year – about 2° off, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

The next 16 days start with a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got some swell showing up from Sunday the 30th, but the conditions are messy with a southerly breeze, so it’s not really game on yet. The waiting pays off though. Monday the 31st morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 6ft SW swell rolling in with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate at 828, but that clean, glassy surface is what we live for. That’s a proper session right there, with light winds and clean lines. The afternoon holds up too with a cross-offshore breeze and similar 6ft SW swell.

Now, the standout – and I mean the real standout – is Tuesday the 1st of September. We’re looking at 8ft of SW groundswell, a solid 13-second period, and light cross-offshore winds in the morning. The combined energy jumps to 2340 (moderate to strong). This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced crew. It’s gonna be a ripper. The afternoon sees it bump up to 10ft, but that might be pushing the limits of what this reef can handle cleanly without getting a bit too heavy.

Wednesday the 2nd morning is also big at 10ft with a 14-second period and strong energy (2887), but the wind is onshore, making it a messy affair. After that, from Wednesday afternoon right through until the 9th of September, it’s a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy seas, and conditions that are more suited to kites than paddles. We’re looking at a solid 6-day gap of no surf worthwhile.

The next sniff of something good comes on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning is tiny and glassy, but the afternoon brings a sudden change: 4ft of WSW swell with a very long 16-second period, glassy conditions, and energy of 852. That is a sneaky good, clean afternoon session on a long-period groundswell. It’ll be walled up and perfect for the reef.

Following that, Friday the 11th of September morning fires up with 10ft SW swell and a 12-second period. Energy is massive at 4448. But that’s serious size – expert only, and the wind is light onshore so it’ll be a bit lumpy on the face. Saturday the 12th onward drops back to poor conditions with onshore winds and chop. Sunday the 13th is tiny and messy, and Monday the 14th brings more strong winds and lumpy 8ft swell.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday the 1st morning is your absolute best bet – clean, powerful, and pumping. Monday the 31st morning is a close second for a glassy, fun ride. The long-range Thursday the 10th afternoon is a promising wildcard if you can get there.

Rusty.

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