Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.5° C
1.9° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,492 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Eerste Steen.

The week starts off with a bit of a slow build, but the real action is further out. Friday the 17th kicks things off with a nice clean window. The morning is glassy, a light SE breeze, and a solid 6ft SW groundswell at 11 seconds. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 56°, running about 3° cooler than usual, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (773). This is a genuine standout for the first few days: clean, good size, and the swell direction is spot on for the SW optimum. It’s a fairly consistent break, so expect decent waves, but it can get busy here at times.

The afternoon on Friday turns a bit marginal with a cross-on wind, so the morning is the clear winner. Saturday the 18th morning is glassy again with a smaller 5ft SW swell, but clean. Saturday afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind. Sunday the 19th sees a mix of cross and cross-on winds, keeping the surf quality from being great. The cleanest mornings are definitely Friday and Saturday.

Then we hit a bit of a lull with smaller surf Monday and Tuesday, but the wind stays light. The real standout of the entire forecast is shaping up for the 24th of July. The morning has a massive 13ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is clean and light cross-shore. The combined energy is through the roof (7312). However, this is way too big for this break at Eerste Steen. It’s likely only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s questionable. The afternoon is similarly huge. That same day, the wind shifts, but the size remains extreme.

The next big window to keep an eye on is the 31st of July into the 1st of August. The morning of the 31st has a glassy 7ft SSW swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (1448). The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, so it’s a solid pick for the very end of the month. Then the 1st of August morning has a clean 4ft SSW groundswell, also glassy, with a very long 14-second period and strong energy (1033). The afternoon of the 1st is glassy too, with a 4ft W swell that has a super long period of 21 seconds, but a lot of energy (2342). That’s a very promising, long-range call.

The 22nd through the 24th of July sees a lot of big, powerful swell, but the wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping the quality from being perfect. The 25th and 26th get blown out by strong winds, so avoid those. The 27th to the 30th brings back cleaner conditions with smaller, manageable swells, but nothing that jumps out as a must-surf compared to the early and late standouts.

The best bet for the cleanest, most manageable surf that’s good for a wider range of surfers is the morning of Friday the 17th and the morning of Saturday the 18th. For the experienced crew, the 31st of July morning and the 1st of August are looking promising, but keep in mind that’s a long way out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.8
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11
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13
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1.6
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11
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3.5
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Energy kJ
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574
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574
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270
173
255
556
1496
3137
3292
3416
2457
1180
4605
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
5
NNW
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10
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10
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20
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15
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High Tide
5:37PM1.59m
5:55AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:38AM1.28m
7:01PM1.42m
7:23AM1.17m
7:45PM1.31m
8:15AM1.07m
8:37PM1.19m
9:22AM1.00m
9:43PM1.11m
10:48AM0.98m
11:05PM1.08m
Low Tide
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.15m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.23m
12:39PM0.27m
1:24AM0.33m
1:21PM0.39m
2:14AM0.43m
2:09PM0.51m
3:14AM0.51m
3:14PM0.60m
4:34AM0.55m
4:48PM0.64m
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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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