Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s size up what we’ve got coming for the next couple of weeks.

Water temp is sitting at a toasty 79°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year.

For the surf itself, we've got a bit of a slow burn to start. From the 20th right through until the 28th, there’s rideable surf, but it's nothing to write home about. Expect chest to head-high waves, in the 6ft to 8ft range, coming from the southwest. Wave energy is moderate, mostly in the 1000 to 3500 range. The wind will be cross-offshore, keeping the faces reasonably clean, but the overall quality is lacking. It’s a classic “check the tides” kind of stretch. A glimpse of longer period energy shows up on the afternoon of the 27th, but the wind goes cross and chops it all up.

The clear champion of this forecast is the morning of Friday, August 28th. This is the day to be out there. We’re looking at a solid 8ft from the SSW with a nice, long 17-second period. The energy is pumping hard at 4342 – that’s some serious juice. The wind is a whisper, a 15 km/h cross-offshore breeze that will make it glassy and perfect. This is the one. Clean, powerful, memorable.

After that, we settle back into that average, workable range for the rest of the week. It’s not bad, but it’s not that Friday magic. The same cross-off winds will keep the conditions tidy, just without the push.

Now, looking further down the line into the first days of September, there’s another interesting pulse building. The morning of Tuesday, September 1st shows a strong 8ft from the SW with an 18-second period and solid energy. Then the afternoon of Wednesday, September 2nd looks like a similar story, with a bit less size but lighter winds. It’s a week out, so don’t get too locked in, but it’s got the right look.

As for the spot, we’re talking about Ekas-Inside. It’s a sheltered reef, which means it won’t feel as big as the open ocean. The swell direction is spot-on for this break, and it’s a fairly consistent wave. Just remember, with 8ft sets, it’s strictly for those who know what they’re doing. The long 17-18 second periods mean big, powerful sets with plenty of time to paddle out between them.

Crowds? It says “sometimes” so be prepared for a few other heads bobbing around.

So there you have it. Not an all-time fortnight, but there are a few proper windows. The morning of the 28th is the clear standout. Keep your eyes on the 1st and 2nd of September too – they look promising.

Rusty.

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