Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
12.7° C
2.8° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next couple of weeks at Eerste Steen. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

We start off from Thursday the 20th of August, and it’s a bit of a slow grind. The first few days are looking marginal, with a solid 10ft SW swell on Thursday but the wind is cross, so it’s gonna be a bit scratchy. The combined energy is strong at 3422, but it’s not lining up perfectly. Swell drops a bit Friday, and the onshores creep in Saturday afternoon. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so don’t stress about a wetsuit.

The real standout is Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning session is looking clean, with a 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong at 1804, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers – this is a serious window. The swell direction is right on the optimum from the SW, and the wind is offshore-friendly. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Friday the 28th of August also has a promising morning with a 7ft WSW swell and clean cross-off wind, but the afternoon goes downhill with a choppy onshore. The last week is a mixed bag of strong winds and lumpy seas, so don’t get your hopes up too high for consistency.

The absolute gem is Monday the 31st of August. We’ve got a 12ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and a glassy early morning wind. The combined energy is massive at 4241, but it’s a big one – over 8ft, so this is for experts only. The break is fairly exposed, and with that size, it’ll be a proper challenge. The cross-off breeze keeps it clean, but it’s a heavy paddle.

Overall, Tuesday the 25th and Monday the 31st are your best shots. The rest is a bit of a wait-and-see, with a lot of cross-shore winds and chop. Stay sharp, and don’t sleep on those morning windows.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1687
3422
2536
1610
882
444
388
339
397
630
1548
1498
1027
569
376
1138
1712
1598
1129
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SW
5
SSW
10
NW
10
W
5
SE
5
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
8:07AM0.99m
8:32PM1.04m
9:49AM0.92m
10:25PM0.98m
11:54AM0.96m
00:06AM1.04m
12:58PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
Low Tide
1:55AM0.54m
1:57PM0.63m
3:19AM0.62m
3:53PM0.70m
5:32AM0.61m
6:08PM0.66m
6:46AM0.52m
7:07PM0.56m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:20
7:18
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:19
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
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Temp °C
14
14
16
13
15
19
16
15
15
15
15
17
14
15
17
14
19
26
23
Feels °C
12
11
13
10
13
18
15
13
13
15
14
14
12
12
13
11
15
23
20
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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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