Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m Rusty, and this is what’s on the cards for the region.

We’re looking at a drawn-out run of small to moderate surf, but the wind is gonna be a constant issue. The dominant wind is from the SE, blowing cross-offshore, which is okay for shape but it’s gonna be breezy, with speeds sitting between 12 and 18 mph for most of the period. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year. No major standout sessions, but a couple of windows might be worth a look if you’re keen.

Let’s start with the first real offering. On Sunday, July 19th, we got a SW swell coming in at 4 ft with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (880). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so the waves will be clean, but the surf is marginal and the tide might be a factor. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, so the crowds are possible, but nothing to get too worked up about.

The next day, Monday, July 20th, the swell jumps up a bit. We’re looking at 7 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is strong (2647). This is a solid groundswell. The long period means it’ll pack a punch and be best for the reef or a point break, but it might be a bit straight for the beach. The wind is still a fresh cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is probably the best call in the first week for the experienced crew, but it’s still considered marginal.

Tuesday, July 22nd through to Friday, July 24th sees a drop back to 3 ft to 4 ft swell. The energy is weak (658 to 872). The wind stays moderate and cross-off, but the wave quality is poor. It’s a flat spell, so don’t bother.

Saturday, July 25th sees a little bump back to 4 ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, energy moderate (1171). Still marginal.

Now, Sunday, July 26th and Monday, July 27th bring a different swell direction: SE. It’s 7 ft to 7 ft, but the period drops right off to a short 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell. The energy is still moderate (1145 to 1023), but the short period means it’ll be choppy and weak. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so the surface is clean, but the waves will be crumbly. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a good paddle surf.

The best call of the whole run is likely Sunday, August 3rd. We’ve got a solid SSW swell at 7 ft with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (4700). That’s a serious groundswell. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’ll be clean. For the experts, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising. The morning of August 2nd also has a big 8 ft SW swell (3677 energy) with a 16-second period, which is also a good option for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the first week is wind-affected and marginal. The best bet is the morning of Monday, July 20th for the early birds, and the real standout is the Sunday, August 3rd for the big, clean groundswell, but that’s a long-range call.

Rusty.

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