Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's brewing. We've got a solid, extended run of waves on the cards, so let's get into it.

We’re looking at a long stretch of consistent SSW-to-SW groundswell rolling into Ekas-Inside, a sheltered reef setup that's fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The pattern is clear: a persistent cross-off wind from the SE keeps things clean, but it’s not truly glassy. The swell energy is strong throughout, often hitting that three-to-four-digit range in the combined energy, meaning there's plenty of push behind these waves.

Thursday 13th kicks things off with a solid 8ft to 8ft SSW swell. The period is a very long 17 seconds, which is classic groundswell. That long period will groom the waves beautifully at this reef, but it's a double-edged sword – it can make beach breaks sectiony, but here it should produce some long, lined-up walls. This is solid swell size, at the upper end of what’s comfortable for most intermediates. The combined energy is massive, sitting around 3123-3554, so there's real power in the water.

The run continues through the weekend and into the start of the next week with similar conditions: 7ft to 7ft of SSW swell, long periods, and that reliable cross-off breeze. It’s not perfect, with the wind never going fully offshore, but it's consistent and clean.

Now, the real standout to circle on your calendar is Wednesday 19th August. The morning session is the pick of the entire 16-day window. We’re seeing a 8ft SW swell at a very long 18 seconds, paired with a lighter, gentle breeze. The combined energy pumps up to 3648, and this is the only record in the whole forecast that flags up as excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon pushes up to 8ft with a bit more wind, but that morning window is where it’s at. This is going to be powerful, lined-up, and clean. At this size, and given the reef bottom, this one is for the experienced crew only.

Thursday 20th August also packs a punch, with a peak of 10ft on the morning session. That’s a serious step up in size – expert territory, especially with that 16-second period. The wind is still cross-off, but the power is going to be intimidating. The combined energy reads 4003, confirming just how much water is moving. After that, we see a slow taper. The swell drops back to the 5ft to 7ft range through the second week, with the period shortening a bit. It’s still surfable and clean for the most part, but that bite and power from the 19th and 20th will be missing.

Heading into the final week of August, the swell becomes smaller and more inconsistent. The wind stays steady from the SE, and while there are still knee-to-waist high waves on offer, the energy drops off significantly, with combined energy readings dipping into the 900-1400 range.

So, the call is simple. The best part of this 16-day run is Wednesday 19th August for a morning surf, with Thursday 20th as a solid, more powerful backup. Get on it.

Rusty.

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