Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards, but don’t get too excited just yet. The water temp is sittin’ at a very average 79°F for this time of year, so no surprises there – just your usual warm tropical bath.

The standout stretch kicks off on Saturday, September 5th, with Ekas-Outside offering up a consistent 7 ft of clean, lined-up SSW swell. The wind’s coming out of the SSE at 12–16 mph, which is a cross-off breeze – not glassy, but it’ll keep the faces reasonably tidy. The combined swell energy is pumping at 1449 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of push, but these waves are manageable for a confident beginner. The period sits around 14 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell – those sets will have some proper shape, and the longer gaps between them make paddling out a bit easier.

By Monday the 7th, we’re still seeing 7–7 ft SSW swell, same cross-off wind, and energy levels staying strong (1743–1894). It’s all very consistent, but the forecast notes keep mentioning “marginal surf” or “questionable tide conditions” – so don’t expect perfection every session, just solid, rideable waves.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Come Tuesday the 8th, the swell period jumps to 19 seconds and the energy rockets up to 2681. That’s proper groundswell, heading toward 6 ft, but with that kind of period, Ekas-Outside (being a reef break) will handle it beautifully – long, grinding walls if the tide plays ball. Wednesday the 9th brings the biggest raw height at 8 ft in the morning, still with 16-second period and strong energy (3336). That’s pushing into expert territory – not one for the groms, but if you’ve got the skills, it’ll be a ripper.

The whole first week stays locked in with SSW swell, cross-off winds, and energy never dipping below 1385. There’s a real sweet spot on Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th – those are the two standouts. Big swell, long period, clean conditions. If I were you, I’d be marking those days.

Into the second week, the swell backs off a touch but stays very rideable. The direction swings more SW from Friday the 11th onward. Energy levels stay strong through the 13th and 14th (up to 3273), with swell heights hovering around 6–8 ft. Winds hold cross-off all the way, so it stays clean. The period drops to 14–16 seconds, still good quality, just not the same teeth as that mid-first-week spike.

Crowds at Ekas-Outside are marked as “sometimes” busy, so you might score a session with few others, but don’t count on having it to yourself every time.

By Friday the 18th of September, we finally see a breakout day: the morning shows 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze, and energy at 1420. The forecast actually calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – that’s a proper standout, especially after a lot of “marginal” notes. This one’s worth circling on the calendar, even if it’s over a week out.

The last few days (19th and 20th) hold steady at 6–7 ft with consistent cross-off winds, and the final Sunday morning delivers a 4 ft swell with a very long 21-second period – that’s a real slow, powerful groundswell, perfect for a reef like Ekas-Outside, though the smaller size means it won’t be as punchy.

Bottom line: if you can surf, the best bang for your buck is Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th – big, clean, long-period groundswell. Otherwise, there’s surf almost every day, just not all of it will blow your mind.

Rusty.

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