Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for this stretch of coast.

The next couple of days are a bit of a slow start, but by Thursday morning we start to see a real pulse of energy. The window opens with a cleaner, longer-period swell that’s going to get the reef at Ekas-Outside working. The early part of the outlook is dominated by a South-Southwest to Southwest groundswell, and the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Thursday 27th August is where it gets interesting. The morning session sees a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is moderate but solid (1199). The wind is a gentle SSE breeze, so it’s cross-off but light – that’s going to keep the surface clean. The afternoon is a bit tricky with that 20-second period and only 3ft, but the energy is still there (1739). For a reef break, that long period groundswell is perfect – it won’t close out like it would on a beach.

The standout true winner is Friday 28th August. The morning brings a solid 8ft SSW swell, period of 17 seconds, and a very strong combined energy (4106). That’s a big, powerful, clean line coming through. The wind is cross-off from the SE, so it’s manageable. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is serious size, and the reef will be handling a lot of water. If you’ve got the skill, this is the best the forecast has to offer. The afternoon holds similar size, just a touch less energy.

Saturday 29th August morning is still excellent, with a 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, and good energy (1892). The wind is lighter SSE, so it’s going to be a sweet session for those who are comfortable with a solid overhead wave. The afternoon drops off a bit, but still rideable.

Through the end of August and into the first week of September, the swell stays in the 5ft to 7ft range, all from the SW or SSW, with periods between 14 and 18 seconds. The winds are a persistent cross-off from the SE to SSE, which isn’t ideal off-shore, but it’s not on-shore either. It’s a constant breeze that keeps the surface clean but not glassy. The energy stays moderate to strong (three-digit to four-digit range). The crowds here are “sometimes” – which means you might have company, but it’s not a zoo.

The second week, from September 5th onward, the swell holds steady around 6ft to 8ft, still from the SSW/SW, with periods around 14-17 seconds. The energy is still solid (up to 3775 by the 9th). The wind picks up a bit, becoming a fresh breeze in the afternoons, so mornings are your best bet. September 9th morning looks promising again, with a 6ft SW swell and very strong energy (2692), but the wind is a moderate cross-off.

Overall, the best window is the end of this week: Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August. That’s the big, clean, powerful swell you want to plan for. The rest of the stretch is consistent, but those two days are the standouts.

Rusty.

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