Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a run of solid, persistent SSW groundswell hitting Ekas-Outside all through the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 79°F which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. The big story is size and consistency – we’ve got wave energy that’s strong to very strong all the way through, with values like 5075 and 7849 in the mix. That’s a lot of power in the water.

Tuesday the 11th kicks off with a solid 10ft SSW swell, period a super long 17 seconds, so these are proper groundswell lines. The wind’s a moderate cross-off from the SE, keeping things clean. That’s a big, powerful wave. Beginners – this is over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. That long period at a reef setup like Ekas-Outside actually works a treat, shaping up nicely. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might have company, but it’s worth it. Wednesday the 12th drops a little to 7ft, still clean, still a good pulse, but the energy eases off. Thursday the 13th bounces back to 8ft, Friday 7ft, Saturday 8ft – it’s a sustained run of quality, mid-sized swell.

Now, the standout window for me is Monday the 17th. It’s a bit smaller, around 5ft, but the morning has a gentle breeze and the forecast is calling for “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a rare phrase in this data. The swell direction swings a touch to SW and the period drops to 14 seconds, but that combined energy is still a solid 1099. It’s more manageable for a wider range of surfers while still offering clean, well-shaped waves.

Another highlight to keep an eye on is Friday the 21st morning. We get a genuine offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph, and an 8ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a call for the crew who can handle some size and power, with clean, lined-up faces.

Late in the run, Tuesday the 25th morning offers another big spike: 7ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and energy of 3720. That’s very long period, very powerful. It’s a reef-break special – perfect for those long, clean rides, but again, only for the experienced.

Overall, it’s a fortnight of almost non-stop surf. There’s no big gap of flatness here. If you’re after the best balance of size, wind, and quality, Monday the 17th morning and Friday the 21st morning are your tickets. For the big-wave hunters, Tuesday the 11th and the 25th are the heavy hitters. Longer-range stuff like the 25th is promising but we’ll see how it firms up.

Signing off,
Rusty

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