Ekas-Outside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up.

Alright, so we've got a solid run of swell on the cards for Ekas-Outside. The whole period is dominated by a consistent SSW groundswell, and it's going to be a case of building, peaking, and then easing. The wind is a bit of a constant factor here, mostly a cross-off from the SE, which will keep things clean, but it's not going to be glassy.

The real headline is the third week. We're looking at a very long period groundswell from the SSW that absolutely pumps through the middle of August. The best bet on offer is the Monday afternoon of the 10th. We've got a solid 8 ft of SSW groundswell with a strong 17-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 4108 (moderate to strong wave energy). The winds are a moderate 12 mph cross-off, keeping the surface clean. It's a reef break, so it's well-suited to that long period energy, and it's fairly consistent. It's a beginner-friendly spot at this size, but with that energy, it's going to be a proper, powerful wave. Not the best for total beginners.

Now, the real standout session is the Saturday afternoon of the 15th. This is a big one. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the SSW, with a 21-second period. The combined energy hits 8858 (very strong wave energy). That's a serious amount of juice. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, so it'll be bumpy, but the power in the water will be something else. This is for experienced surfers only; 10 ft on a reef with that kind of period is not a place for the faint-hearted. It's a deep water swell, so the sets will be few and far between, but they'll be absolute bombs.

The Sunday morning of the 16th is also a big one, with 12 ft swell, but again, the wind is up at 19 mph, so it's a challenging but powerful prospect. The energy is still very strong at 7666.

The first week is a bit of a slow burner. From Monday the 3rd through to Sunday the 9th, we’ve got consistent 6 ft to 8 ft SSW swell, but the wind is a steady 12-19 mph cross-off. The combined energy builds from 1643 up to 3681, so it's got some push, but it's not a standout. The wave comment is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so you'll have to pick your sessions.

For the first week, the best of the bunch is the Friday morning of the 7th. 8 ft of SSW at 17 seconds, with a combined energy of 3451. The 16 mph cross-off wind is manageable, and it's the biggest, cleanest-looking option of that early period.

After the big peak around the 15th and 16th, the swell drops back down. The Monday morning of the 17th still has 10 ft, but the wind is up, and the energy is dropping. By Tuesday the 18th, we're back to 6 ft with a 14-second period, and the wind is back to 16 mph cross-off.

So, to wrap it up: your session is the Monday afternoon of the 10th for a solid, clean, powerful swell. The big wave hunters are looking at the Saturday afternoon of the 15th, but that's a wild, powerful, and windy beast. The rest of the run is consistent but not perfect.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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