Surf Forecasts:
Onrus surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 12,616 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 (Jun 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 18s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1207 | 6707 | 7465 | 6897 | 3944 | 1975 | 1429 | 3137 | 4367 | 3506 | 2004 | 1133 | 1438 | 1703 | 2476 | 3814 | 11464 | 3720 | 5035 | 2658 | 1709 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:49PM1.24m | 11:40AM1.09m | 11:48PM1.23m | 12:37PM1.13m | 00:41AM1.25m | 1:24PM1.19m | 1:27AM1.29m | 2:04PM1.25m | 2:08AM1.33m | 2:41PM1.31m | 2:45AM1.37m | 3:17PM1.36m | 3:21AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM0.57m | 5:33AM0.48m | 5:36PM0.58m | 6:29AM0.45m | 6:36PM0.55m | 7:15AM0.40m | 7:26PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.35m | 8:08PM0.45m | 8:33AM0.30m | 8:46PM0.40m | 9:07AM0.26m | 9:21PM0.36m | 9:40AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | 5:43 |
mm | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 19 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 160 | 6707 | 7465 | 6897 | 3944 | 1975 | 1429 | 3137 | 4367 | 3506 | 2004 | 1133 | 1438 | 1703 | 1572 | 3814 | 9110 | 3720 | 5035 | 2658 | 1709 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | W 24 | ESE 7 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | — | SW 15 | W 12 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | 163 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 209 | 123 | 245 | — | 64 | 11 | 18 | 188 | 2476 | 1637 | — | 3377 | 1622 | 322 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | — | SE 8 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 15 | 356 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | 1207 | — | — | — | 35 | 37 | 184 | 504 | — | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | 1928 | 11464 | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 32 | 34 | 38 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 220 | 220 | 72 | 17 | 0 |
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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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