Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Ekas-Inside. This is a sheltered reef set-up, beginner-friendly when the swell cooperates, and the optimum swell direction is SSW – which is exactly what we’ve got in the forecast. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The overall pattern is a slow burner. The first few days are small and the wave comments are pretty average, nothing to get excited about. We start Sunday the 12th with 3 ft of SW swell on a 13-second period, cross-off ESE wind at 9 mph. It’s clean, but the combined energy is weak (664), and honestly the scores tell you it’s just not happening. That afternoon it drops off even more. Monday the 13th is flat and wonky – a 1 ft SSW groundswell with a super long 23-second period, but combined energy is still weak (599). The period is so long it’ll be breaking straight and mushing out, so don’t bother.

Things start to wake up on Tuesday the 14th. The morning brings 6 ft of SSW swell from a 17-second groundswell, combined energy jumps to moderate (2363). Wind is cross-off SE at 12 mph – clean enough. This is the first real window for a paddle, though the wave comment is still a bit cautious. By Tuesday afternoon it’s 7 ft, same direction, energy climbing to 2578. You’re looking at solid head-high sets. It’s still cross-off, but the wind picks up to 16 mph.

Wednesday the 15th is the first true standout. Morning shows 7 ft of SSW swell at a 16-second period, combined energy at 2407. Wind is cross-off SE at 12 mph. The sets have some punch, but at over 7 ft, this is starting to push into expert territory for a reef. It’s not huge, but you need to know what you’re doing. The quality is there – just don’t take the beginners out.

From there, the swell hangs around the 5 ft to 8 ft range for most of the following week, with moderate to strong wave energy (1174 to 4660). Winds stay cross-off SE, mostly clean, but it’s a persistent moderate to fresh breeze. The standout is Monday the 21st: morning brings 6 ft of SSW groundswell at a solid 15-second period, combined energy at 1675, and a light breeze from the SE at only 6 mph. That’s the best wind condition in the whole run – glassy, cross-off, and clean. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s your session. Get on it early.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th (remember, that’s next week) also show promise: 8 ft and 8 ft SSW swells with moderate energy in the 3000s, and light morning breezes – but these are bigger, so only for experienced crew. Sunday the 26th morning is pumping 8 ft at 17 seconds, combined energy at 4660 (strong). Again, expert-only on the reef.

One thing to note: there are gaps at the start – no real surf until Tuesday the 14th, so you’ve got a couple of quiet days. And the long-period groundswells (over 15 seconds) will make the waves a bit more walled-up on this reef, which can actually be a good thing for a point-style break. But if you were expecting a beach break, these longer lulls will be noticeable.

Crowds at Ekas-Inside are “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, especially on those standout mornings. The vibe is generally mellow.

Overall, the standouts are Tuesday the 14th and Monday the 21st. Monday the 21st takes the crown for best on offer – light wind, clean, head-high-plus SSW groundswell. The long-range stuff at the end of July is promising but less certain.

Rusty, signing off.

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