Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of swell from the SSW direction lining up at Ekas-Outside. It’s a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and pretty exposed, so it’s catching most of that energy. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s a bit toastier than usual but nothing too extreme.

The first few days are looking decent. Tuesday morning, the 14th of July, we’ve got 6ft of SSW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 2199. The wind is a light cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, which will keep things clean. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be lining up nicely on this reef, offering well-shaped waves with that extra push. The only bummer is the tide might be a bit of a factor, and the scores are only moderate. Still, Tuesday morning is the standout for the early part of the week.

Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 7ft SSW swell from the same long-period direction, still clean with that light cross-off wind. The combo builds through the week, with Thursday morning the 16th offering 5ft of SSW swell and a solid 15-second period, again clean. The wind stays cross-off, which is a major positive – it means the faces will be glassy and inviting.

The best of the whole run, though, looks like Monday the 20th of July. That morning we’ve got 7ft of SSW groundswell at 17 seconds, with combined energy ripping at 2378. The wind is a moderate cross-off, keeping it clean. This is where the swell really peaks. It’s a big enough wave to be exciting, but at 7ft, it’s still manageable for strong intermediates, though beginners might find it a bit much. The long period means it’ll be a proper groundswell, with good shape and power, maybe a bit straight for a beach break but on this reef, it’ll be a treat.

After that, the swell slowly drops. By the end of the first week into the second, we’re looking at 4ft to 5ft of SW swell, but the wind picks up to 19 mph in the afternoons, making it a bit bumpy. The mornings are still the best call. By the 28th of July, we’re down to 2ft to 3ft swell with very weak energy (229 to 355), and the conditions turn poor. There’s a long gap of no real surf recommendations from the 24th onwards, with the last few days of July looking flat or choppy.

So, overall, this is a solid play for the first week. The standout is Monday the 20th of July for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful waves. Tuesday the 14th is also a good call for a cleaner, slightly smaller session. After that, it’s a waiting game. Crowds are possible at Ekas-Outside, as it does get busy sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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