Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. Let's talk about what's coming our way for Onrus.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hold on, because there’s some serious juice on the way. The first decent window opens up on Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, but it’s marginal, so don't get too excited just yet.

The real story starts to build on Tuesday, the 1st of September. We’ve got a meaty SW groundswell filling in with a 13-second period and solid 8ft of swell. The wind early is a cross-offshore breeze, which should clean things up nicely. The water temp is sitting around 59°, which is just a touch cooler than average for this time of year, so a good 4/3 will be your friend. The energy in the water is kicking off, with a combined energy reading of (1915) – that’s moderate to strong power. Tuesday afternoon looks like the pick of that day, with the swell bumping up to 8ft and the wind easing to a light cross-off. This is quality, powerful surf for the experienced crew.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September is the standout. The morning is looking very interesting with a big 10ft SW swell, backed by a 13-second period. That’s a lot of water moving. The combined energy is pumping at (2975). However, the wind is a cross-onshore, so it's going to be a bit bumpy and challenging. This is expert-only territory – those 9ft+ sets are no joke, and the wind is going to add some grunt to the faces. After that, it's a write-off for a while. A massive low-pressure system and a strong onshore fetch blow through, trashing conditions from Thursday through the following week. We’re looking at a solid 9-day gap with strong, messy winds and nothing worth paddling for. The swell drops right off, and any energy that’s left is just blown out.

The next glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning looks promising with a clean, cross-off wind and a 4ft SW swell. But the real diamond in the rough is Thursday afternoon. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – with a clean 6ft SW swell wrapping in from a 13-second period. The water will be like a mirror. This is the moment for the patient surfer. The energy is solid at (1380) and the conditions will be absolutely pristine. Perfect for the intermediate and above, but the sets will be clean and fun.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, Tuesday the 1st of September morning is a solid choice. If you want the absolute best conditions, you wait for that glassy Thursday afternoon on the 10th. The rest of the window is a write-off until then. Keep an eye on the long-range forecast for the 10th, though – it’s promising, but things can change.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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