Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the Ekas-Outside stretch. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up, so it’s not a quiet period by any means. The real standout is the sheer size and energy of the swell that’s coming, but you’ll need to pick your moments with the wind, because it’s going to be a persistent factor.

The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real action kicks off on the morning of Saturday, 1 August. We’re looking at a clean 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind is a light, cross-off 9 mph from the SE, so it’ll be glassy. The combined energy is a strong 1426 (moderate wave energy). This is a great session for experienced surfers, with that long period meaning the waves will have real shape and power, especially on a reef setup like this.

That afternoon the swell bumps up to 6ft but the same clean conditions hold, though the guidance flags a marginal tide. The energy jumps to 1736 (moderate wave energy).

Sunday, 2 August, is a bigger day. Morning brings a 7ft SSW swell, period still a solid 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a hefty 2309 (strong wave energy). The wind is still cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon sees the same swell size but the wind picks up to 12 mph, which is still manageable.

Monday, 3 August, is the pick of the early week. The morning offers a 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, but the wind turns offshore from the ESE at just 6 mph. That’s a glassy, clean, classic setup. The energy is 1678 (moderate wave energy). This is a true standout for quality.

The pattern continues through the week, with the swell sitting between 6ft and 7ft. The wind stays cross-off, but it gets stronger on the 5th and 6th, hitting 19 mph, which will put a bit of a texture on the surface. The combined energy climbs into the 2400-2700 range (strong wave energy).

By Friday, 7 August, the swell pushes up to 8ft with a 17-second period. The energy is a massive 4036 (very strong wave energy). This is serious, powerful groundswell. At this size, it’s only for experienced surfers, and the reef is going to be working hard. The wind is still cross-off, but at 12-16 mph, it’s not going to be perfect.

The second week continues the theme. The swell holds strong, often 7ft to 8ft, with the wind staying mostly cross-off. There’s a notable spike on the morning of Tuesday, 11 August, with a 10ft SSW swell and an 18-second period. The combined energy hits 6486 (very strong wave energy). This is a huge, powerful, long-period groundswell that will be firing on the reef, but it’s strictly for the experts. The wind is a light 9 mph, so it’s clean.

The period ends on the morning of Saturday, 15 August, with another excellent session: a 8ft SSW swell, 18-second period, cross-off 9 mph wind, and energy of 3452 (very strong wave energy). It’s a fitting climax to a solid run of swell.

Overall, the best sessions look to be the morning of Monday, 3 August for the offshore wind and clean conditions, and the morning of Saturday, 15 August for the combo of size and clean wind. The bigger days around 8ft and above are for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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