Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty checking in with a look at what the ocean's got in store for us. We're looking at a solid stretch of groundswell from the south south-west, so let's get into it.

The main event is a long run of solid, groundswell energy hitting the reef. The combined swell energy is significant, hitting values like 1494 and 3334, building to some very strong pulses later on. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year. The first real action kicks off on Tuesday the 4th of August, with a clean 6 ft SSW swell sliding in under a cross-off breeze. The wind is offshore, but it's coming from the southeast, so it's a bit side-offshore, keeping things lined up. The period is 14 seconds, a proper groundswell, so expect some good shape on the reef. The energy is moderate to strong (1494). It's a solid start, but the real standout is shaping up for Friday the 7th of August. That morning, we've got a 8 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 3334. The wind is a gentle east-south-east breeze, making for some clean, powerful waves. This is a big one, and with that size and period, it's going to be a proper expert-only affair. The reef should handle that long period well, so it’s a day for the experienced crew.

The swell hangs in through the weekend, with Saturday the 8th seeing 8 ft and a 16-second period, still very strong. The wind is a bit stronger then, but still cross-off. By Sunday the 9th, it's dropping a touch, but still a solid 7 ft.

Looking further ahead, the second week gets a bit more interesting. Monday the 10th of August has a morning of 5 ft but the afternoon jumps to 10 ft with a massive 4940 combined energy. The following Tuesday the 11th keeps that 10 ft swell with even more energy, hitting 6322. That's a serious pulse of energy. Again, these are big, powerful swells for experts only. The wind remains cross-off from the southeast, so the quality will be there, but the power will be intense. A bit of a drop mid-week, but then another solid pulse builds towards the end of the week with a 8 ft swell on Saturday the 15th, though the wind will be a strong 35 km/h, making it a bit more challenging. The best of the second week's action looks to be on Thursday the 13th of August, with a morning of 6 ft SSW swell and a gentle 15 km/h southeast breeze. The combined energy is 1866, solid, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It's a bit of a break from the bigger stuff, with cleaner shape on offer.

The long-range outlook has a final pulse of 10 ft swell on Wednesday the 19th of August, showing a very strong 6388 combined energy, but that's a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, this is a classic run of SSW groundswell with consistent cross-off winds. The real standout is that Friday the 7th, with the combo of size, period, and light wind. It's not a beginner's week by any stretch, but for the crew that knows what they're doing on a reef, there's some proper excitement on the cards.

Rusty.

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