Onrus surf break

Onrus surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 07 Feb 2026 SAST
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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
20.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Onrus this week:

The surf forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 7th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 7th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 14th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SE
1.7
SSW
1.7
S
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SW
1
SW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)11101010107991110101110107101313121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36131329044170247652849549540718828018420845690425072366181012492643
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
5
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglassononononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
1.22
6:58AM
1.31
7:17PM
1.11
7:36AM
1.18
8:07PM
1.00
8:35AM
1.07
9:55PM
0.92
10:36AM
1.01
12:16AM
0.97
12:23PM
1.07
1:18AM
1.09
1:18PM
1.18
1:56AM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
0.37
12:37AM
0.42
1:17PM
0.48
1:09AM
0.54
2:00PM
0.59
1:53AM
0.66
3:24PM
0.67
3:42AM
0.75
5:55PM
0.65
6:23AM
0.71
7:07PM
0.55
7:23AM
0.60
7:47PM
0.42
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-7:44--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38-
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clear
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mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----4--------3----26
Temp. °C212120222322222322262924242321202019201919
Feels °C (?)231921191918202120262723252423171615191717
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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 12 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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