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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 Nov 2024 SAST
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 Tuesday (Nov 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Onrus in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Friday (Nov 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 5th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 5th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 7th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days.
Mon 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3060 | 2211 | 1111 | 1195 | 572 | 402 | 1449 | 4539 | 3842 | 3427 | 2665 | 2004 | 1688 | 2241 | 1484 | 1924 | 1255 | 1226 | 1025 | 1401 | 2444 | 2114 | 1623 | 1144 | 645 | 1629 | 1346 | 1228 | 1558 | 1429 | 1144 | 724 | 494 | 332 | 213 | 319 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:26PM 1.45 | 4:53AM 1.35 | 4:59PM 1.37 | 5:31AM 1.28 | 5:39PM 1.28 | 6:20AM 1.21 | 6:32PM 1.19 | 7:29AM 1.16 | 7:52PM 1.10 | 9:02AM 1.17 | 9:36PM 1.10 | 10:27AM 1.26 | 11:03PM 1.18 | 11:31AM 1.40 | 12:07AM 1.29 | 12:23PM 1.54 | 12:58AM 1.42 | 1:10PM 1.65 | 1:44AM 1.52 | 1:54PM 1.73 | 2:26AM 1.58 | 2:36PM 1.75 | 3:08AM 1.60 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:41PM 0.24 | 10:51AM 0.37 | 11:16PM 0.31 | 11:30AM 0.45 | 11:58PM 0.39 | 12:21PM 0.53 | 12:56AM 0.47 | 1:40PM 0.60 | 2:17AM 0.52 | 3:28PM 0.58 | 3:52AM 0.50 | 4:59PM 0.47 | 5:09AM 0.43 | 6:02PM 0.31 | 6:08AM 0.33 | 6:52PM 0.15 | 6:58AM 0.23 | 7:36PM 0.03 | 7:44AM 0.15 | 8:19PM -0.04 | 8:28AM 0.10 | 9:00PM -0.06 | 9:11AM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Mon 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 |
| Sunset | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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