Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag, but some real gems are lining up if you're patient.

The water temperature is sitting at 59°F which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

The first few days, Tuesday and Wednesday, are a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions mean the surf is poor, and we're looking at a couple of days where you're better off staying home.

Thursday the 13th morning is where it starts to get interesting. Onrus is a reef break that's inconsistent, but when it's on, it's on. We've got a clean 7ft SSW swell with a period of 17 seconds – that's a proper long-period groundswell, packing a lot of energy (2719). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with a solid, powerful swell. For a reef break, that long period should wrap in nicely.

Friday the 14th morning is a real standout. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a 5ft WSW swell and a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1030), but the conditions will be perfect. That's a great morning for a more relaxed session, though the swell is a bit smaller than Thursday.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a step down – light cross-onshore winds and smaller swell keep things marginal, though Sunday morning does have a clean 5ft swell with a cross-offshore breeze.

Monday the 17th is another cracker. Clean conditions again, with a 7ft WSW swell and a 13-second period, and the energy is moderate (1643). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the consistent wind will keep the waves lined up.

Tuesday the 18th morning, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, and while the wind is clean, that's too big for Onrus, even for experts. The afternoon eases to 8ft, which is still on the bigger side.

The following week, from the 19th to the 26th, the surf is more marginal. There are a few clean moments, like the 21st morning with a 6ft SW swell and cross-offshore wind, and the 24th morning with glassy conditions and a 5ft SSW swell. But overall, the consistency drops, and the wind is often cross-onshore. The standout for the second week is the 21st morning – it's a nice, clean session, but nothing like the punch of the first week.

The best of the best for the whole outlook is Thursday the 13th morning. The combination of a big, long-period swell, clean conditions, and a reef break setup makes for a serious session. If you can only get out once, that's your window.

Rusty.

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