Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles.

Got a nice run of groundswell coming into Ekas-Outside. It’s a reef break, so that long-period energy will really wrap in, especially with the swell coming from the SSW – exactly what this spot likes. Water temp is about 80°F, which is right around average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first few days, from July 29th through the 31st, you’re looking at a building swell in the 3ft to 5ft range. The wind is cross-off from the SE, keeping things clean, but the quality isn’t quite there yet. The wave energy is moderate to strong.

The first real standout is Saturday, August 1st morning. That’s a clean 5ft SSW swell with a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is strong, and the conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid session.

Then Sunday, August 2nd morning is where it gets real. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SSW, period is a classic 16 seconds, and the wind goes light offshore from the ESE at just 6 mph. This is proper groundswell, head-high plus, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be glassy. This is the pick of the first week. It’s a bit much for beginners at 7ft, and the long period might make it a bit straight at some spots, but on a reef, it’ll be fun.

The swell holds in the 6ft to 8ft range through the first week of August, with mostly cross-off winds.

Into the second week, things go bigger. From August 6th onward, the swell sits at 8ft for days, and then on August 10th (Monday) it hits 8ft from the SSW. The wave energy is massive. At 8ft, this is expert-only territory – big, powerful, and serious. The winds are a steady cross-off, so the shape will be there, but it’s a heavy paddle. The 10th of August morning is the standout for the big-wave crew, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Those long-period sets will be pushing hard.

The final days, from August 12th, the swell stays big at 8ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 15-19 mph, making it a bit more of a grind.

So, the best call is Sunday, August 2nd morning for the cleaner, more manageable size, and Monday, August 10th morning for the big-wave hunters. Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few out, but it’s a wide reef.

Rusty.

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