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Onrus surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 29 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Onrus surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Onrus sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 3.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Onrus this week:
The surf forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 499 | 399 | 325 | 202 | 142 | 137 | 101 | 142 | 217 | 346 | 404 | 690 | 940 | 772 | 1223 | 761 | 414 | 533 | 423 | 316 | 1654 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:28PM 1.33 | 1:47AM 1.49 | 2:06PM 1.43 | 2:20AM 1.59 | 2:39PM 1.49 | 2:51AM 1.65 | 3:10PM 1.53 | 3:20AM 1.67 | 3:39PM 1.54 | 3:48AM 1.65 | 4:07PM 1.51 | 4:15AM 1.59 | 4:35PM 1.47 | 4:42AM 1.51 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 0.27 | 8:07AM 0.21 | 8:13PM 0.19 | 8:40AM 0.12 | 8:44PM 0.14 | 9:10AM 0.07 | 9:13PM 0.12 | 9:38AM 0.06 | 9:41PM 0.13 | 10:04AM 0.08 | 10:09PM 0.17 | 10:30AM 0.13 | 10:35PM 0.23 | ||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
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Information about the Onrus Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Onrus provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Onrus can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Onrus surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Onrus) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Onrus may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Onrus is 6 km (4 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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