
Surf Forecasts:
Eerste Steen surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,956 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 16s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days have some size and quality, but you’ll need to pick your windows. The standout period looks to be Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, with a nice pulse of SW groundswell and some very clean conditions on offer.
The action kicks off Monday morning the 27th with a solid 8ft SW swell, but a fresh 22 mph SSE cross-shore wind is going to mess it up – lumpy cross-chop, not worth the paddle. By Monday afternoon the wind swings cross-offshore and it cleans right up, but the swell energy is strong (4512) and the period is 17 seconds, making it a proper groundswell. That long period is going to make it grind a bit straight at this beach, but for experienced surfers it’ll be worth a look.
Tuesday the 28th is where it starts to come together. Morning sees 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate cross-offshore breeze – clean waves. The afternoon is even better: 8ft SW, same period, but the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-off. That’s the call for Tuesday afternoon – excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and the combined energy (2476) is solid. Crowds are sometimes an issue here at Eerste Steen, so expect some company.
Wednesday the 29th morning is the real gem. Swell drops slightly to 6ft SW, but we get a light offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. Clean, lined-up waves with a 13-second period and moderate energy (1074). This is the pick of the first week – light offshore, solid groundswell, and the break is fairly consistent. Wednesday afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on wind, so go early.
Thursday the 30th still has clean 5ft SW swell in the morning with light cross-off winds, but the energy is dropping to 796. Still fun, not a standout. Friday the 31st is small – 4ft SW, cleaner in the morning but pretty weak. Saturday the 1st of August brings a nice little spike: 5ft SW in the morning with light offshore wind, then Saturday afternoon goes glassy with 4ft SW and zero wind – absolutely pristine, but on the smaller side.
Sunday the 2nd of August sees a jump back to 7ft SW with a 17-second period and moderate cross-off wind – clean but strong (2953 energy). The 8ft afternoon gets a cross-chop, so morning is the move.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the heavy hitters. On Thursday the 6th of August, a massive 12ft WSW swell rolls in with a 14-second period and combined energy of 4594. This is way too big for most – only for experts. The break will be handling it, but the size is extreme. Friday the 7th of August is even bigger: 12ft to 13ft SW, with energy up to 6389. This is not a day for the faint-hearted. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re a seasoned charger, give it a miss. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August is glassy with 12ft SW, but same deal – big and heavy. By Saturday afternoon it drops to 10ft SW and goes glassy again – that’s the window for experts, clean and powerful.
From Sunday the 9th of August it settles back down to 7ft SW with a moderate breeze, and by Monday the 10th it’s small and choppy.
For the second week, keep an eye on Wednesday the 5th of August morning – 6ft WSW with a 17-second period and light cross-off wind, clean and 2030 energy – that’s a promising option but less certain this far out.
There’s water temperature 59° to 59°F – pretty much average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Alright, that’s the picture. Get on it while it’s clean.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3664 | 5596 | 3144 | 2247 | 2004 | 1367 | 1053 | 1083 | 976 | 796 | 732 | 591 | 373 | 367 | 273 | 776 | 594 | 623 | 397 | 623 | 1067 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:29PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.36m | 3:06AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:41AM1.42m | 5:03PM1.53m | 5:13AM1.39m | 5:34PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.25m | 9:50AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.13m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.21m | |||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
3664 | 5596 | 3144 | 2247 | 2004 | 1367 | 1053 | 1083 | 976 | 796 | 732 | 591 | 373 | 367 | 264 | 776 | 594 | 623 | 397 | 623 | 1067 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | WSW 16 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | S 9 |
— | — | — | — | 178 | 81 | 22 | 18 | 4 | — | — | 16 | 15 | 9 | 273 | 13 | 4 | 77 | 390 | 211 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 5 | — | — | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 78 | 5 | — | — | 80 | 16 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — |
129 | 329 | 427 | 324 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 26 | 14 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 58 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 31 | 4 |
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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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