Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's get into it.

The main event is a solid run of south-west swell hitting Onrus, but it's a bit of a mixed bag with the size and wind. We've got a couple of real gems hidden in the week ahead, so let's get after it.

Wednesday morning the 19th kicks off with a 8ft SW swell at 12 seconds, but the cross wind makes it a bit of a struggle. The combined energy is strong at 1665, but it's not the cleanest. That arvo shapes up better though, with the same solid 8ft SW swell and a cross-off wind making for cleaner lines and 1451 combined energy. It's still big, so it's for the experienced crew.

Now, Thursday the 20th is where we hit a real standout. The morning is looking absolutely firing. We've got a 10ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is ripping at 3126. This is serious power. However, the guidance says this is too big for Onrus itself, so only the most skilled locals will be on it. That afternoon it stays at 10ft, but the cross-on wind takes the shine off.

Friday the 21st is a write-off. The swell drops and the cross-on wind gets messy. Not one to bother with.

Saturday the 22nd morning brings a surprise. A 4ft SSW swell with a fresh offshore wind from the NW. It's clean as a whistle, but the energy is low at 537. It's small but clean. The arvo sees a 7ft SW swell pick up, but it's cross-off, so it's alright but not special.

Sunday the 23rd is another absolute beauty for the early crew. That big SW swell is back, 8ft at 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy again. Combined energy is a whopping 2242. This is a proper groundswell, but at this size and period it's going to be a freight train on the reef. Only for the experts, but it'll be a memorable session if you're up for it. The afternoon gets a cross wind, so get out early.

Monday the 24th is a good option for a wider crew. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft SW, still with a good 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. Combined energy is a moderate 955, so it's got push but it's not terrifying. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, so you could get a long, clean session in. This is the pick for the average surfer this week.

Tuesday the 25th is a mess. The swell is still solid at 8ft, but the cross-on wind is strong and choppy. Forget it.

Wednesday the 26th is a return to good form. A 6ft SW swell, glassy in the morning and cross-off in the arvo, with a moderate energy around 986. Clean and fun for the intermediate surfer.

Thursday the 27th sees the swell drop right off. Small and clean but not much to write home about.

Friday the 28th is onshore and messy with a 8ft swell. Not great.

Saturday the 29th brings a monster. An 12ft to 13ft SW swell with massive energy (5040-6407). This is way too big for this break and the wind is onshore. A complete pass.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are all blown out with strong onshore winds. The swell is still big, but the conditions are terrible.

Into the second week, Tuesday the 1st of September has a solid 8ft WSW swell with a fresh cross-off wind. It's clean but big, and the energy is strong at 2446. It's a big-wave option again. Wednesday the 2nd morning looks the best of the week: a 6ft WSW groundswell with a gentle offshore wind from the NW, and 1489 energy. Clean and powerful. The arvo gets a short-period 13ft W swell which is just too messy and big. Thursday the 3rd is a massive 16ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, combined energy of 10165. It's huge and clean with a cross-off wind, but it's an absolute beast that only the most insane charger would touch.

To be honest, the true standout for the whole period is Thursday the 20th and Sunday the 23rd for the big-wave specialists, but for the everyday surfer, Monday the 24th is your best bet for clean, glassy, and manageable waves. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no major anomaly.

Rusty.

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