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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1058 | 812 | 598 | 469 | 408 | 158 | 380 | 1068 | 1108 | 1634 | 1220 | 984 | 936 | 962 | 736 | 451 | 380 | 158 | 116 | 1207 | 919 | 932 | 710 | 936 | 846 | 875 | 947 | 976 | 1005 | 775 | 2899 | 2534 | 1999 | 2879 | 3304 | 6737 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:38PM 1.48 | 3:44AM 1.57 | 4:07PM 1.46 | 4:14AM 1.53 | 4:38PM 1.42 | 4:45AM 1.47 | 5:12PM 1.36 | 5:21AM 1.39 | 5:53PM 1.28 | 6:04AM 1.29 | 6:48PM 1.20 | 7:05AM 1.19 | 8:07PM 1.15 | 8:37AM 1.11 | 9:46PM 1.18 | 10:21AM 1.13 | 11:07PM 1.30 | 11:40AM 1.23 | 12:06AM 1.45 | 12:39PM 1.35 | 12:55AM 1.58 | 1:27PM 1.46 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:33AM 0.11 | 9:38PM 0.21 | 10:00AM 0.13 | 10:06PM 0.24 | 10:29AM 0.16 | 10:36PM 0.29 | 11:01AM 0.22 | 11:11PM 0.36 | 11:38AM 0.30 | 11:52PM 0.44 | 12:26PM 0.39 | 12:51AM 0.53 | 1:32PM 0.47 | 2:21AM 0.59 | 3:04PM 0.51 | 4:13AM 0.55 | 4:38PM 0.47 | 5:36AM 0.42 | 5:47PM 0.38 | 6:34AM 0.26 | 6:41PM 0.27 | 7:22AM 0.11 | 7:28PM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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