Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in from the coast. Let's see what Old Man Winter is cookin' up for us.

We've got a solid 16-day window, but it's a bit of a bumpy ride. The early part of the week is all about some serious, powerful swell, but it's a bit of a tricky one to get right. The standout is clearly Onrus, and it's got a few moments that'll have the experienced crew grinning.

The action kicks off on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a solid 7ft SW groundswell churning in. The energy is strong (1202), and with a light NW wind making it clean, the morning session is calling. This is a reef break, so it's one for the intermediate and above crew. The water's sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday morning, July 23rd, looks even better. The swell is a touch bigger at 7ft, still from the SW, and the wind has swung clean offshore from the NW. The energy is pumping (1284), and the waves will be holding up nicely. That's a top pick if you can get out there.

Now, Friday, July 24th, is where things get a bit wild. We're looking at a massive 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The energy is huge (4054), but at this size, Onrus is strictly for experts only. The wind is a bit cross-on, which is a shame, but the sheer power of the swell will be something to see. This is a "look but don't touch" session for most of us.

The next standout window is a bit further out, on Sunday, July 26th. The swell has dropped back to a more manageable 6ft from the SW, but the real magic is the wind. It's glassy. Absolutely dead flat. The energy is still solid (1120), and the waves will be as clean as a whistle. That morning session is prime real estate.

We then hit a rough patch. From Monday, July 27th through to the end of the month, the wind goes onshore and the swell gets messy. It's a write-off for a few days there.

The light at the end of the tunnel is Friday, July 31st. The swell drops right down to 4ft, the wind goes glassy, and the energy is low (517). It's not going to be huge, but it'll be clean and fun. That's a good "get the rust off" session.

The following week, around Wednesday, August 4th, another big pulse is forecast. A 13ft WNW swell is predicted, but again, it's too big for Onrus and the wind is a bit suspect. That one's a long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but don't book the day off work just yet.

For the best on offer, I'd put Thursday morning, July 23rd, and Sunday morning, July 26th, as the standouts. The Thursday has the bigger, more powerful swell with offshore wind, and the Sunday has that perfect, glassy morning for a clean, hard-charging session. Both are expert-level days, but that's the reef life for you.

Rusty.

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