Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
12.9°C
2.7° 

Eerste Steen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Eerste Steen surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,922 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eerste Steen this week:

The surf forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's get into what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Eerste Steen.

The forecast is a real mixed bag. We've got a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but there's a few windows where the stars align for some proper fun. The water temp is sitting at 55°F which is 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so it's bloody chilly – you'll need a thick steamer and maybe some booties.

First up, the standout session is hands down Sunday morning, August 23rd. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW, and the wind is glassy – dead flat, offshore from the SSE. That's a magic combo for a clean, lined-up wave. The period is 13 seconds, giving it some real grunt and shape, with a combined energy of 1674, which is solid. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a fair size though, so it's more for the experienced crew.

Sunday afternoon, the wind shifts to a cross-shore, but the swell is still a decent 7ft. It'll be a bit bumpier, but still surfable.

Monday the 24th is a drop-off in quality. The swell drops to 6ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, with a cross-shore wind picking up. It's a bit scrappy, not the best.

Tuesday the 25th has a nice clean morning with a 7ft SW swell (14-second period, 2002 energy) and a cross-offshore wind from the SE. That's a quality wave, but the wind is a bit stronger. This is another great option for the intermediate to advanced surfer.

The rest of that week, from Wednesday the 26th through to Friday the 28th, sees the swell drop back to 4ft to 5ft. The mornings are clean, but the energy is low. It's a bit of a waiting game with small, weak waves.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday the 29th gets windy, and Sunday the 30th sees a 10ft swell but with a fresh cross-shore and a risk of thunderstorms. The wind ruins it, and the sets will be lumpy and messy. By Monday the 31st, the swell is still big (6ft to 10ft) but the wind is cross-on, so it's pretty average.

The first week of September is a write-off for clean surfing. The swell is huge, well over 8ft, and into the 16ft to 20ft range with massive energy (up to 27602). The wind is atrocious, often onshore or strong cross-shore, making it a mess. It's honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The size is for experts only, but the conditions are poor.

Now, look ahead to the second week. The standout is Sunday morning, September 6th. We get a 6ft swell from the WSW with a very long 20-second period and a clean offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is 4196. That's a beautiful, long-period groundswell. It'll be glassy and perfect for a point break or reef setup like Eerste Steen. The long period means it will be powerful and have long lulls, making the paddle out easier. This is a promising one, but it's a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

The following Sunday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft with an 18-second period, but the wind goes cross-on, so it'll be a bit lumpy and more for the experienced.

For the rest of the second week, the swell is big and the wind is mostly strong and from the wrong direction. It's a big, windy, stormy pattern. Not much to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Sunday morning, August 23rd, and Tuesday morning, August 25th. The long-range possibility on Sunday, September 6th, is also worth a watch, but it's a week and a half away so don't book the trip just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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1
1
1
3
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
10
2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.8
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
479
707
1674
1532
1236
913
370
1108
1868
1824
1002
578
458
345
370
308
291
310
668
811
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SE
5
SSE
15
S
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
NW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:06AM1.04m
12:58PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
3:32PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
Low Tide
6:08PM0.66m
6:46AM0.52m
7:07PM0.56m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
cloud
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7:16
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7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
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6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:24
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Temp °C
15
15
14
16
13
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18
13
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26
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32
27
Feels °C
12
16
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10
12
14
10
12
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12
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24
20
19
16
15
22
29
24
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Information about the Eerste Steen Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Eerste Steen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eerste Steen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eerste Steen surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Eerste Steen) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Eerste Steen may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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