Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way at Ekas-Inside. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but it’s not all clean and perfect. The wind is going to be an issue for most of the stretch, staying cross-off or cross the whole time, which is going to mess with the face of the wave. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy there.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Thursday, September 3rd. We’re looking at a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is sitting at 1327. That’s a moderate kick. The wind is a cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean but not glassy. The problem is the forecast calls it marginal, so you’ll need to pick your tides carefully. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, but that size is pushing the limits for a learner.

Friday the 4th is a bit of a write-off, with poor conditions. The swell drops a touch but the wind picks up, keeping things messy.

Saturday the 5th, the swell bumps up to 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, with period dropping to 14 seconds. The energy is climbing (1277-1766), and the wind is still cross-off. It’s marginal, but there’s a chance of a fun session if you’re patient.

Now, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are where it starts to get interesting for the more experienced crew. The swell is consistent at 7ft, still from the SSW, and the energy is strong (over 2000). That’s getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners, and the cross-off wind is moderate. It’s clean, but with that much power and a 14-second period, it’s going to be a proper workout.

The standout window looks like from Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th. Swell is solid at 7ft to 8ft, the period jumps to 18 seconds on Tuesday afternoon, and the energy is cranking into the 3000s. That’s significant wave energy. The caveat here is that the wind goes cross-shore, creating a cross-chop and making it less clean. This setup, with that much power and chop, is honestly looking more interesting for kite-surfing than paddle-surfing. It’s a reef break, so that long period will hold up well, but the surface conditions will be a battle.

We then get a bit of a lull, with the swell dropping back to 4ft to 4ft on Sunday the 13th, but with a very long 18-second period. The energy is still moderate (1646), but the wind is a fresh breeze, which will blow the top off anything.

The best bet for the whole run might be Monday the 14th. We get a 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, with moderate energy (2902). The wind is cross-off and clean. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell with good shape potential. It’s an expert-only wave at that size.

The final days, from the 15th to the 18th, see the swell slowly dropping from 7ft down to 5ft, with the wind staying cross-off and the conditions remaining clean. By Friday the 18th, the forecast actually says “expect very good surf conditions” with a 5ft SSW swell and a gentle breeze. That’s a promising end to the run, but it’s a long way out.

Honestly, the pick of the trip is the 14th. That 8ft SW groundswell with clean cross-off wind is the best combination of size and quality we’ve got. The 18th looks promising too, but it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a grain of salt.

Rusty.

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