Ekas-Inside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for our local patch.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s not all clean and easy. The first few days are a bit of a warm-up, with surf only really getting its act together from Saturday morning onwards. There’s a gap at the start with nothing recommended for Friday, so we’re kicking off proper on Saturday, 1st August.

Ekas-Inside is the only show in town, a sheltered reef break that’s perfect for beginners. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Friday morning, 31st July, we have a small 4 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, but the finder says it’s marginal with questionable tide – so I’d give it a miss. The combined energy is moderate (1682). Friday afternoon is much the same, just a bit breezier.

Saturday, 1st August is where it starts to get interesting. Morning sees a clean 5 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with a gentle breeze. The combined energy is moderate (1436), and the surf is expected to be very good. The afternoon picks up a touch to 6 ft, still clean and cross-off. This is a solid, fun day for a beginner.

Now, Sunday, 2nd August morning is the first real standout. 7 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, gentle breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 2315 – that’s moderate but pushing strong. The surf is described as excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got a few sessions under your belt, this is your window. The afternoon is a bit more wind, still cross-off, but the tide might mess with it.

Monday, 3rd August drops back slightly to 6 ft, but the wind is still cross-off and the period is 15 seconds. The energy is still moderate (1638). It’s a bit more marginal, but there’ll be waves.

Tuesday, 4th August morning looks good again: 6 ft, 14-second period, glassy conditions, and the forecast is for very good surf. The afternoon gets a bit windier, so hit it early.

Wednesday, 5th August is similar in size, but the wind picks up to 30 km/h in the afternoon – that’s a fresh breeze. The energy is still moderate (1911), but it’s getting messy.

Thursday, 6th August sees a bump in size to 8 ft, with a 17-second period. The combined energy is now 3187 – that’s moderate, but solid. The wind is moderate, cross-off, but the surf is still labelled marginal. It’s a big day for the more experienced crew.

The next real standout doesn’t come until Tuesday, 11th August. Morning sees a 10 ft SSW swell, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is a massive 8538 – that’s strong wave energy. This is a serious groundswell. This is expert-only territory, and it’s a point break/reef, so the long period will actually help shape it up nicely. The wind is also cross-off, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon holds similar size, with energy at 6188. Mark that date.

Wednesday, 12th August drops to 8 ft, still solid, but the energy is back to moderate (2948).

Then, the real monster arrives on Thursday, 13th August. The morning sees a 5 ft swell, but listen to this – a 23-second period. The combined energy is 3919. That’s an incredibly long-period groundswell. The afternoon pushes to 6 ft, same 23 seconds, and energy hits 5450. This will be a very long, clean, powerful swell, but it’s a beach break here, so it might break a bit too straight. Best for the experienced and those who know the bank.

Friday, 14th August is the absolute peak: 12 ft SSW swell, 19-second period, and combined energy of 9202. That’s very strong wave energy. The afternoon is similar. This is expert-only, no question. The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll be a sight to behold.

The final weekend, Saturday, 15th August, still has some solid 10 ft swell, 17-second period, and energy of 5428. It’s a big finish to the run.

So, if you’re a beginner, stick to Saturday and Sunday morning, 1st and 2nd August. If you’re an expert, the week of the 11th to the 14th is your playground. The crowds at Ekas-Inside can be a problem at times, but in this stretch, the quality might keep the numbers manageable.

Keep an eye on the wind, as it’s cross-off the whole time, which is a major positive. The long periods mean the ocean will be alive, but also a bit more selective.

Rusty out.

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