Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of the month, the conditions are just not cooperating. We’ve got a consistent cross-off wind from the southeast, blowing at 15 to 22 mph, which is just ruining the shape. The waves are there, but it’s all messy, and the forecast is calling it “poor surf.” The energy is there, with combined swell energy ranging from 586 to 1677, so there’s power in the water, but it’s not translating to ridable surf. You’d be better off staying home or doing something else.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday, August 2nd. The wind finally drops to a gentle breeze at 9 mph, still cross-off from the southeast, but it’s much lighter. The swell is a solid 6 ft out of the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is pumping at 1752. The morning of the 2nd is looking like the best bet in this whole run, with “very good surf conditions” expected. It’s still a bit of a wait, but that’s the one to circle.

Then things get really interesting. The standout window is Tuesday, August 5th, through Thursday, August 7th. The swell builds and the wind stays light. On Tuesday the 5th morning, we’re looking at 6 ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with the combined energy jumping to 1870. The afternoon of the 5th is even better, with a rating that suggests excellent surf for experienced surfers. The energy hits 2083. Wednesday the 6th is the big one, though. Morning brings 6 ft SW swell at a very long 19 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3259. That’s some serious, powerful groundswell. The morning of Thursday the 7th is right there with it, 8 ft of SW swell, energy at 3181. This is expert-level stuff. The swell is over 8 ft, so it’s not for the faint of heart. That long period will make the waves stand up nicely, but it’s a reef break, so it’s going to be hollow and powerful. You’ll want to be on your game.

For the beginner, Ekas-Inside is a mellow reef break, but with the swell over 5 ft from the 5th onward, it’s going to be too big for learning. The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year – no anomaly there.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a couple of good days, but the real gold is from the 5th to the 7th of August. Mark your calendar for the morning of Wednesday the 6th. That’s the one to chase.

Rusty.

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