Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up for Ekas-Outside. It’s a mixed bag for a while, but there’s some real promise waiting for us if we’re patient.

The first proper wave action is kicking off on Wednesday, July 22nd. Right off the bat, we’re looking at a clean, 4ft SSW groundswell with a solid 13-second period. The wind is a cross-off from the SE, which is okay, but it’s blowing at 19 mph, so it’s a bit fresh. The combined energy is moderate (586), but the conditions are rated as poor. Honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. The water is a very warm 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

We drift through the rest of the week and into the weekend with similar vibes. Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th, keep the same 3ft to 4ft SSW swell with cross-off winds, but the energy stays moderate, and the forecast is marginal. By Saturday, July 25th, the morning shows a bit more life with 4ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1441 – that’s a solid moderate push. The morning wind is still a cross-off at 16 mph, but the conditions are still just marginal. It’s on the edge.

Sunday, July 26th, is a bit of a wildcard. Swell jumps to 8ft, but it swings to a short-period SE windswell (8 seconds). The energy is strong (1660), but this is a short-period, wind-affected swell. The wind is still a cross-off, but it’s a strong 25 mph in the afternoon. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a bit of a mess for us.

The following week, from Monday, July 28th, to Thursday, July 31st, is a bit of a grind. Swell heights stay around 3ft to 5ft, mostly from the SSW, with periods that bounce between 14 and 19 seconds. The winds are still cross-off, but the energy fluctuates from moderate to strong. The conditions are still marginal, so it’s not a washout, but it’s not a standout either.

Now, if you’ve got the patience of a saint, the real gold is waiting for us in the first week of August. This is the standout of the whole outlook.

Sunday, August 2nd, is the day to circle. The morning brings a beautiful 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-off. The combined energy is a very strong 1752, and the conditions are rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell – long period, good energy. The afternoon is similar, though the period drops to 15 seconds, but the energy is still very strong at 1577.

Monday, August 3rd, is a solid follow-up, with 5ft SSW swell and 14-second period, energy is still very strong. The wind is light and cross-off again. Tuesday, August 4th, is another standout. The morning sees 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is 1870. Even better, the afternoon swell shifts slightly to the SSW, and the energy jumps to 2083. The wind is still light and cross-off. This is clean, powerful, and consistent.

Then Wednesday, August 5th, is the big one. Morning brings 6ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is a massive 3259. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. This is a powerful, clean swell. It’s going to be a bit bigger and more powerful, but it’s a reef break, so it should handle it well. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 7ft, but the wind picks up a bit, so the morning is the call.

Thursday, August 6th, carries on the trend with 8ft SW swell, 17-second period, and energy of 3181. The morning is excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon is marginal. This is a deep-water swell, so it will be breaking with a lot of energy.

The best of the best? That’s Sunday, August 2nd, through Wednesday, August 5th. The swell direction is a perfect SSW, matching the optimum for the break. The winds are light and cross-off, so the surface will be clean. The energy is through the roof. This is a proper run of groundswell for Ekas-Outside. The long period makes it better for this reef break, as it will wrap in nicely. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so there’s a chance of company, but with this quality, it’s worth sharing.

The first week of August is the real deal. If you can wait, it’s going to be worth it.

Rusty.

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