Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Ekas-Inside. This reef set-up is staying pretty consistent in the 16-day window but, to be honest, a lot of it is just ticking over with cross-off breezes. The water temp is sitting at 79°F – about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a grind. We kick off on Tuesday, the 15th, with a 6ft SW groundswell, period a nice long 15 seconds, but those cross-off winds from the SE at 16–19 mph really stop it from being special. It’s clean, but the combined energy is moderate to strong (1540), though the score you’d give it is low. This kind of long-period SW swell on a sheltered reef can actually work in your favour, with good shape and longer lulls between sets, making the paddle easier. Still, it’s nothing to write home about.

Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th are much the same story – 6ft to 7ft of SW-SSW swell, same long periods, but the wind is still a moderate cross-off. The swell energy stays in the strong range, peaking at 1922 on Thursday morning, but without proper offshore or glassy conditions, it stays just “okay.” On Friday the 18th, we finally get a bit of a reprieve. The morning sees a light breeze of only 6 mph from the SE, still cross-off but much cleaner. That 6ft, 14-second SW groundswell will actually start to look good, especially with the combined energy at 1124 – that’s moderate to strong. This is the first real highlight of the run, but it’s short-lived as the breeze picks up again by the afternoon.

The weekend (19th and 20th) sees the swell drop to 4ft on Saturday, and while Sunday pumps back up to 6ft–7ft with a 16-second period and the biggest combined energy yet at 2205, the wind is still a moderate cross-off. It’s surfable but nothing that will make you skip work.

Then we hit a bit of a flat patch in the middle of the week, with the 22nd and 25th offering only 4ft to 5ft swell. The energy drops below 1000, so it’s weak. That’s a few days of slim pickings.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From the 26th of September, things ramp up in a big way. Saturday the 26th sees a massive jump: 10ft–12ft SSW groundswell with a very long 20–21 second period. The combined energy is through the roof – 7182 to 8529 – that’s very strong wave energy. But hold up, because with the swell over 8ft and that super long period, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The reef will handle it, but the sets will be powerful and the lulls long. Winds are still moderate cross-off, so it won’t be glassy, but it’ll be clean. The best day of the whole window, hands down, is Sunday the 27th morning. The swell holds at 10ft, period still long at 18 seconds, but the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the ESE – that’s cross-off but as light as it gets here. The combined energy is a beastly 6475. The report even says excellent surf for experienced surfers. If you’re charging, this is your window.

Monday the 28th is still solid at 8ft, but the swell eases through the 29th and 30th back to 5ft–6ft. The 30th of September has another long-period SSW pulse at 6ft with a 16-second period and moderate cross-off wind, keeping it fun but not as epic as that 27th.

Best on offer: The clear standout is Sunday morning, 27th September at Ekas-Inside (Lombok). You’re looking at 10ft of SSW groundswell, with a very long 18-second period, light 9 mph cross-off winds, and combined energy of 6475. This is big, powerful reef surf for experienced surfers only. Crowds are sometimes expected, but with a swell this size, it might thin the pack. The direction is SSW, which matches the optimum SSW direction perfectly, so the reef will be lining up nicely. Get on it.

The second call is Friday morning, 18th September – smaller but cleaner at 6ft with light winds.

Rusty, signing off.

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