Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ekas-Outside. The setup is a reef break that's fairly exposed and likes the swell from the SSW. It’s rated as a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, so we’ve got a solid run of waves to look at, though the wind is going to be a bit of a constant companion.

We’re starting off on Saturday the 25th of July. The afternoon sees a clean 3.9 ft SSW swell rolling in with a period of 14 seconds, which is a nice groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (924). The cross-off breeze from the SE at 18.6 mph is a bit fresh, so it’s not going to be glassy perfection, but it’s rideable. The water’s sitting at 79.9°, bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real action kicks off on Sunday the 26th. The morning brings a jump in size to 8.2 ft, but the direction shifts to SE with a shorter 9-second period. The energy is strong (2150), but that short period means it’s going to be a bit lumpy and less organized. The wind is still a cross-off at 15.5 mph, so it’s clean but a bit bumpy. Sunday afternoon is similar, just with a bit less energy (1229).

Monday the 27th is a bit of a write-off for a paddle. The swell is 5.9 ft to 7.2 ft with a short 8-second period, and the wind is cranking at 18.6 to 24.9 mph. The energy is moderate (646 to 820), but that’s a strong breeze. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. I’d give it a miss.

Tuesday the 28th drops right off. Morning has a tiny 2.6 ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, giving a moderate energy (801). The wind is still a fresh 18.6 mph cross-off. It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon is a messy 6.2 ft SE swell with a 7-second period, which is just poor.

The rest of the week into the first few days of August is a slow grind. From Wednesday the 29th through to Saturday the 1st of August, we’re looking at swells between 3.3 ft and 5.6 ft, mostly from the SSW with periods of 14 to 19 seconds. The energy ranges from moderate to strong (851 to 1680). The wind is a persistent cross-off from the SE, 9.3 to 15.5 mph, so it’s clean but not glassy. The consistency is there, but it’s all marginal surf. The standout in this stretch is the morning of the 1st of August with a 4.6 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a gentle 9.3 mph breeze. That’s the best the first week has to offer: clean, organized, and a nice size for a beginner.

Now, here’s the good news. Sunday the 2nd of August is the highlight of the whole forecast. The morning delivers a solid 6.2 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy is strong (1880), and the wind is a light 9.3 mph from the SE. That’s a clean, powerful groundswell on a reef. The report calls it excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers, but it’s still a beginner-friendly break. The afternoon is similar, just a bit more wind. If you’ve got a day to paddle out, this is it.

The second week sees a bit of a drop-off. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August have 4.9 ft to 5.6 ft SSW swells, 13 to 15 second periods, and moderate energy (812 to 1371). The wind is a moderate 12.4 to 15.5 mph cross-off. It’s clean, but nothing special.

Then we get a pulse. Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon has a tiny 3.6 ft SSW swell, but the period is a massive 22 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is strong (2515). On a reef like Ekas, that’s going to produce some long, drawn-out lines. The wind is a moderate 15.5 mph cross-off. It’s a promising, but less certain long-range call.

The real spike lands on Thursday the 6th of August. Both morning and afternoon see a 8.2 ft SSW swell with a 17 to 18-second period. The energy is jumping to very strong (4473 and 4225). That’s a big, powerful swell. For a beginner break, this is getting into expert territory. The wind is moderate at 15.5 mph, so it’s clean. This is a big, serious swell, so if you’re not experienced, maybe watch from the beach.

The final weekend, the 8th and 9th of August, settles back to 6.2 ft to 7.2 ft SSW swells with 14 to 16-second periods, and moderate to strong energy (1571 to 2557). The wind is a moderate 12.4

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