Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up at Ekas-Outside.

We’ve got a solid run of south swell lined up, so there’s no big gap to start. The water is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

First up, from Sunday the 6th of September, we’re into it. Swell builds in from the SSW, around 6 ft, with a long 16 second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is pumping at 2118 (moderate to strong). The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, which keeps things clean. This is a reef break, and that long period will wrap in nicely here. Crowds can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out.

Monday the 7th sees the swell bump up to 7 ft in the morning, still from the SSW, period easing a touch to 14 seconds. Energy stays high (1976). Wind stays cross-off, surf stays clean. This is still very much on.

Tuesday the 8th is a standout. Morning has 7 ft SSW at 13 seconds, but the afternoon really fires – 6 ft but with an 18 second period and combined energy jumping to 3716 (strong). That’s a lot of push for a reef setup. The swell direction (SSW) matches the optimum for this break. This is the pick of the first week.

Wednesday the 9th holds 8 ft SSW swell with 16 second period. That’s getting solid – definitely expert territory for the bigger sets. Energy is 3336. Still cross-off, still clean.

Thursday the 10th backs off a touch to 7 ft, but the period stays long at 15-16 seconds. Energy is 2157. Still good.

From Friday the 11th, the wind picks up to 19 mph at times, and the swell direction shifts a little more SW. Energy stays around 2000, but the breeze is fresh and cross-off – still surfable, but not as pristine.

Saturday the 12th drops a bit, 5-5 ft, and the wind stays fresh. Energy drops to 1364. Still rideable, but the magic fades.

Sunday the 13th has a nice spike – 8 ft afternoon with 18 second period, energy 3087. But the wind is up to 19 mph again. It’s clean, but that wind is strong.

The second week settles into a rhythm: 5 ft to 7 ft SW swells, periods around 14-16 seconds, cross-off winds. Nothing huge, but consistent. The best of the second week looks like Saturday the 19th of September – 7-8 ft SW swell, 17-18 second period, energy over 3000. Winds are lighter at 9-12 mph. That’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep your expectations in check.

The standout of the whole period? Tuesday the 8th afternoon. That 18 second SSW groundswell with 3716 energy and clean cross-off wind is about as good as it gets here. Crowds are possible, but the quality will be worth it.

Rusty.

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