Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Ekas-Outside.

The first few days of this forecast are a bit of a slow burn. The swell is pumping, but the wind is just sitting in that cross-off zone, keeping things from getting glassy. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell rolling in with a 15 to 16-second period, which is great for power, but the persistent SE breeze at 18-22 mph is putting a bit of a chop on the face. The water is a warm 82°, which is about 1° warmer than usual, so nothing crazy, just a nice tropical bath.

The real kicker is the early part of the week starting Tuesday, July 7. The swell is there, but the wind is a steady cross-off at 18 mph. The wave energy is moderate to strong, with readings around 1054 on Tuesday morning, jumping to 2089 by Wednesday. That’s a lot of push, but the quality is just not there for a standout session. The waves are going to be a bit lumpy, and the tide might be messing with it too – the forecast is calling it “marginal.”

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, July 12. The swell drops to 3 feet, but the wind eases off to a gentle 9 mph from the ESE. Still cross-off, but much lighter. The energy drops to 726, which is weaker, but it’s the first time the forecast mentions “very good surf conditions.” It’s a smaller window, but it could be the most fun you’ll have all week if you’re on a longboard.

Moving into the second week, things get a bit more interesting for the experienced crew. Around Saturday, July 18, we see a pulse of consistency. The swell builds back to 6 feet, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph from the SE. The forecast flags it as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The energy is strong at 1580, and the period is a solid 15 seconds. This is the standout window. The waves will be powerful, and with that long period, they’ll be lining up nicely on the reef. It’s a cross-off wind, but it's light, so it'll be clean. The best of the bunch is definitely the morning of Saturday, July 18.

The following Sunday, July 19, also has some punch with 7 feet of swell and a 16-second period, but the wind picks up a bit.

Overall, for the first week you’re chasing a window of light wind. The standout is the morning of Saturday, July 18. That’s where the power, period, and wind all line up best. It’s a reef break, so it’s not for beginners – 6 feet with that period will have some punch. But for anyone who knows what they’re doing, that’s the morning to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, it’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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