Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Onrus. This is a reef setup that needs a solid SW groundswell and clean wind to really fire, and we’ve got that in spades for a few key windows.

The first bit of proper action kicks off Monday morning, 20 July. We’re looking at a clean 6 ft SW groundswell, period a touch over 10 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the NW. The water’s sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for the time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 601, so it’s not a monster, but it’s clean and lined up. Monday afternoon drops off a bit, so make the most of the morning.

Now, Tuesday morning, 21 July, is where things get interesting. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SW, and the period stretches to a very long 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy from the NE, and the combined energy is a strong 2176. This is a serious session for experienced surfers only. That 8 ft on a reef with a long period is going to be pushing deep and powerful, not for the faint-hearted. The morning is the standout.

Wednesday afternoon, 22 July, also looks excellent. A 6 ft SW swell, 12-second period, with a 15 mph offshore wind from the WNW. Clean, powerful, and the energy is still solid at 1150. Thursday morning, 23 July, keeps it going with an 8 ft WSW swell, 11-second period, and a gentle offshore from the NW. Energy is 1419. That’s another cracking morning for the experienced crew.

The end of the first week gets a bit wild. Friday, 24 July, the swell pumps up to 12 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, but the wind is onshore and cross. The energy is a massive 5036, which is very strong, but the conditions are blown out. Kite gear might be the move if you’re into that, but for paddle surfing, it’s too big and messy. Saturday and Sunday morning, 25-26 July, are still solid with 8 ft to 7 ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on shore. Not ideal.

The next real gem is Sunday afternoon, 26 July. Clear skies, glassy wind from the WSW, and a 7 ft SW swell with a 12-second period. Energy is 1333. That’s a beautiful, clean, pushy wave. Then Monday, 27 July, is a bit more marginal with onshore wind, so it’s not the best.

Tuesday, 28 July, is a write-off – strong winds, lumpy, blown out, with an 8 ft SSW swell. Avoid it.

But then, Wednesday, 29 July, is an absolute belter. The morning is glassy, calm wind, with a 8 ft SW swell at 13 seconds. Energy is 2072. The afternoon is also glassy from the SW. That’s two sessions of pure, clean, powerful reef waves. Only for the experienced.

The final highlight is Friday, 31 July. Morning and afternoon both have a 8 ft SW swell, 13-second period, with a solid offshore wind from the NW. Energy is 3146 in the morning. That is a top-tier day at Onrus. Clean, powerful, and consistent.

The run into early August sees the swell drop off. Sunday, 2 August, has a small 3 ft S swell, but the wind is offshore, so there might be a longboardable wave. The rest of the first week of August is poor, with onshore winds and a messy, short-period swell.

So, the absolute standouts are Tuesday morning, 21 July, and the entire day of Wednesday, 29 July. If you’re an experienced surfer and can pick your moment, those are the sessions to circle. The 31 July is also a cracker. The rest has its moments, but those two days are the real deal.

Rusty.

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