Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We're starting off with a bit of a wait, I'm not going to lie. The first day or so is looking pretty average, so don't rush to the water. The real action kicks off Tuesday morning, July 21st, and that's where the story begins.

Tuesday morning is the first real standout. Eerste Steen is waking up to a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period, and the wind is going to be glassy. Dead calm. That’s a beautiful thing. The combined wave energy is powerful (1946), so there's plenty of grunt in the water. This is excellent surf, but at that size with that much energy, it’s one for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch nippy, but nothing crazy.

The next few days keep the swell going, but the wind gets a bit on it. Wednesday morning is still a decent 7ft with cross-on wind, and Thursday looks cleaner with a cross-off breeze and a 7ft to 8ft swell. The Thursday afternoon session actually looks really good – clean 8ft waves with a cross-off breeze and a heap of energy (1701). That’s another one for the experienced surfers.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is a big one, but it’s a warning. The swell is forecast to pump up to 12ft in the morning with a very long 15-second period. That’s a massive amount of energy (4815), and the wind is clean and light. But honestly, that’s too big for this break. It's only for absolute experts, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The afternoon drops to 10ft but the wind swings onshore, which spoils it.

Saturday the 25th still has a solid 6ft to 7ft SW swell with clean cross-off winds in the morning. That’s a good, solid, fun day for the intermediate crew. The water will still be a bit cool.

The following week sees the swell drop a bit, but there are some gems. Sunday the 26th morning is glassy with a 7ft swell – that’s going to be a beautiful, clean session. The crowds are "sometimes" a factor here, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.

The middle of the week (July 28th to 30th) gets a bit windy and messy, with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not a great time to paddle out. There’s a brief window on Wednesday the 29th morning with a clean 8ft swell and cross-off wind, but it’s a big one.

Looking further out, the end of the month and start of August is a mixed bag. Friday the 31st of July is absolutely pumping again with a 13ft to 15ft SW swell and a very long period. That is a monster, and it's likely too big for anything but a tow-in or a very, very experienced crew. The first of August is the same story – huge 13ft surf. Then it settles down. The 2nd of August morning is glassy with a much more manageable 7ft swell. That’s your best bet for the second week, a clean, fun morning.

The last few days of the forecast (August 3rd and 4th) drop right off. The swell gets small and weak, with messy wind. It’s a bit of a flat finish.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Tuesday morning, July 21st – glassy, clean, 7ft SW groundswell with heaps of energy. That’s the one to circle. The second standout is Thursday afternoon, July 23rd – clean, 8ft, and a lot of fun. Don't even think about Friday the 24th or the 31st unless you have a death wish and a very big board.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty.

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