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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 04 Apr 2025 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 Sunday (Apr 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Onrus over the next 12 days.
Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wed 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 365 | 691 | 4187 | 2627 | 2483 | 1597 | 1002 | 701 | 501 | 335 | 260 | 290 | 746 | 488 | 416 | 511 | 349 | 336 | 1110 | 1032 | 964 | 836 | 472 | 1678 | 2371 | 1131 | 1576 | 2081 | 2489 | 2055 | 1753 | 1766 | 1946 | 1281 | 1052 | 852 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:18PM 1.10 | 9:02AM 1.05 | 10:26PM 1.07 | 11:15AM 1.05 | 12:04AM 1.16 | 12:32PM 1.14 | 12:56AM 1.28 | 1:16PM 1.23 | 1:31AM 1.39 | 1:49PM 1.32 | 2:01AM 1.47 | 2:18PM 1.39 | 2:27AM 1.54 | 2:46PM 1.45 | 2:53AM 1.58 | 3:12PM 1.48 | 3:19AM 1.59 | 3:39PM 1.49 | 3:45AM 1.58 | 4:06PM 1.47 | 4:12AM 1.53 | 4:33PM 1.42 | 4:39AM 1.46 | 5:01PM 1.36 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:41AM 0.63 | 3:46PM 0.61 | 5:07AM 0.63 | 5:41PM 0.56 | 6:32AM 0.53 | 6:43PM 0.47 | 7:18AM 0.41 | 7:23PM 0.38 | 7:52AM 0.31 | 7:54PM 0.30 | 8:20AM 0.23 | 8:22PM 0.25 | 8:46AM 0.16 | 8:48PM 0.21 | 9:11AM 0.12 | 9:14PM 0.19 | 9:36AM 0.11 | 9:40PM 0.20 | 10:01AM 0.13 | 10:05PM 0.23 | 10:26AM 0.17 | 10:31PM 0.28 | 10:52AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wed 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 24 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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