Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking at Onrus over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got some serious swell on the cards, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The real standout is going to be the morning of Thursday the 20th of August. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 10 ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and it’s bringing a massive 3475 units of energy. The wind is dead glassy from the ESE, which is almost offshore here. That’s a recipe for some absolutely perfect, clean reef waves. The only catch is that 10 ft is expert territory, and this spot is a bit inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient. It’s a big, powerful swell, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s going to be memorable.

Thursday afternoon still has the same 10 ft SW swell, but the wind shifts to a moderate onshore breeze, so it’ll get a bit choppy. Still a big energy day (2369 units), but the conditions won’t be as pristine.

The next real window of opportunity looks like Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 4 ft from the SSW, with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (611 units), but the magic is in the wind: a solid offshore from the WNW. That’s going to groom the reef beautifully. Expect clean, well-shaped waves. It’s a good intermediate-friendly size, but keep in mind Onrus is a reef break and can be inconsistent.

There’s a bit of a gap after that, but Wednesday the 26th of August is worth a look. The morning session has a 6 ft SW swell (12-second period, 827 units of energy) with a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The afternoon is even better: 5 ft from the WSW, glassy conditions, and very good surf potential. You’ll want to be on it for that glass-off window.

Heading into the end of the month, the morning of Monday the 31st of August is another big one. That’s a massive 12 ft WSW groundswell, again with a 13-second period and a whopping 4003 units of energy. The wind is light and cross-shore, but the size is purely for experts. The surf is there, but it’s a knife-edge.

The start of September brings more size. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, has a 10 ft WSW swell with a strong offshore NW wind, keeping it clean. Again, this is for the big-wave crew only. The wind cranks up to 22 mph though, so it'll be a battle.

By Wednesday the 3rd of September, things settle down nicely. The afternoon session offers a 5 ft WSW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze, and very good surf conditions. It’s a great way to finish the run.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best of the best is Thursday morning, the 20th of August, if you’re an expert. For the rest of us, Saturday the 22nd of August morning and Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon are the standouts for clean, ridable waves. The second week is sketchy with big, windy days, but the 3rd of September offers a final clean-up.

Rusty.

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