Surf Forecasts:
Onrus surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SW swell.
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 (Sep 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the E by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1694 | 1070 | 961 | 696 | 940 | 786 | 396 | 398 | 1785 | 1261 | 966 | 657 | 555 | 393 | 308 | 286 | 209 | 169 | 1609 | 4804 | 2904 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:32PM1.17m | 7:03AM1.04m | 7:21PM1.04m | 8:35AM0.94m | 9:27PM0.96m | 11:23AM0.98m | 11:40PM1.02m | 12:29PM1.10m | 00:36AM1.13m | 1:05PM1.24m | 1:13AM1.25m | 1:34PM1.38m | 1:45AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.52m | 00:49AM0.55m | 12:56PM0.65m | 1:53AM0.67m | 2:37PM0.76m | 4:44AM0.69m | 5:48PM0.72m | 6:14AM0.59m | 6:45PM0.59m | 6:54AM0.47m | 7:19PM0.46m | 7:25AM0.35m | 7:48PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1694 | 1070 | 961 | 696 | 940 | 786 | 396 | 355 | 1785 | 1261 | 966 | 657 | 555 | 393 | 308 | 286 | 209 | 169 | 1609 | 4804 | 2904 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | E 11 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SE 5 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | 2 | 214 | — | 91 | 241 | 398 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 7 | 59 | 90 | 154 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 96 | 74 | 8 | 52 | 83 | 54 | 30 | 49 | 77 | 15 | 39 | 3 | 40 | 19 | — | 18 | 36 | — | 15 | 188 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 335 | 4 | 86 | 95 | 38 | 4 | 91 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 67 | 60 | 17 | 38 | 40 | 38 |
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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.
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