Onrus Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We're looking at a slow start, but some real power is coming. The first few days are a mixed bag, then a big lull hits, before we get a serious pulse of swell right at the end of the window. The standout sessions are going to be the morning of the 4th of August, and the morning of the 5th of August, if you're brave enough.

Onrus (reef) is the only spot on the cards here. It's an inconsistent reef break, so it doesn't fire often, but when it does, it can be a gem. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Thursday, 23rd July. The morning is the pick of the first day. We've got a clean 7ft SW swell (11-second period) with a moderate offshore wind from the NW. The combined energy is strong at 1262, making for some solid, powerful waves. This is excellent surf, but that 7ft is pushing into the "too big for beginners" zone. The afternoon goes a bit sideways with the wind swinging onshore, making it choppy, so get it early.

Friday, 24th July, sees a big jump in size. The swell hits 10ft from the SW, with a very long 15-second period on the morning. That's a serious groundswell, and the energy is reading 4342 – very strong. The wind is light and cross-shore, so the surface will be clean. However, 10ft is solidly in the "experts only" territory, especially on a reef. This is a big, powerful, heavy wave. The afternoon is similar, just a touch less period.

Saturday, 25th, the swell drops back to 8ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, making it a messy affair. Not the day.

Sunday, 26th, is a real treat. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft, but the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. Both morning and afternoon are like a mirror. The energy is still a solid 1135, giving you good, clean, lined-up waves. This is a top session for the confident intermediate.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday, 27th July, through to Friday, 31st July, the wind is a mess. Strong onshore winds, lumpy, messy conditions. The swell is still there, but it's blown out. The combined energy peaks at 6474 on Monday afternoon, but the wind is a howling 22 mph onshore. It's a write-off. This is a solid 5-day gap where the surf is not worth looking at.

Saturday, 1st August, things start to turn. The swell drops right down to 3ft, but the wind swings offshore from the WNW. The morning is clean, with a light offshore breeze. The energy is low (269), so it's a small wave session, but the conditions will be perfect. A good option for a longboard or a funboard.

Sunday, 2nd August, is even smaller, but the morning is glassy. 4ft with no wind. Super clean, but small.

Monday, 3rd August, the afternoon is the pick. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 6ft, and the energy is moderate at 807. This is a very good, clean afternoon session.

Now for the real standouts, the ones we've been waiting for.

Tuesday, 4th August. The morning is a monster. 8ft of SW groundswell, with a 14-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW. The energy is 3716, which is very strong. The waves will be powerful, lined up, and clean. This is the best session of the entire forecast. The afternoon is even bigger at 10ft, but the wind is stronger, and it's likely too big for the break.

Wednesday, 5th August. The morning is the heaviest day of the entire run. 13ft of SW swell, with an 18-second period. The combined energy is 9416 – that's a massive amount of power. The wind is a moderate cross-shore. This is a true big-wave day, only for the most experienced. The afternoon drops to 12ft, still huge.

Thursday, 6th August, is still solid at 8ft, but the quality is marginal. Friday, 7th, sees the swell drop back to 7ft, but the wind is onshore, so it's a bit of a letdown after the big days.

So, to wrap it up: hit the Sunday, 26th for the glassy, fun waves. The absolute standout is Tuesday morning, 4th of August. That's the one to circle. And if you're a big-wave charger, Wednesday morning, 5th of August is the day to be on the reef.

Rusty.

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