Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty. Let's check out what's in the water. The water's sitting at 57°F, which is a good couple of degrees colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that extra rubber for sure.

The week kicks off proper on Wednesday the 29th, but it's a bit of a messy start. We've got a 6ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, and a cross-on 9 mph wind, so it's lumpy and a bit of a struggle. The wave energy is strong though, sitting at 1101. Not the best way to start, but we'll take it.

Now, Thursday the 30th morning is a whole different story. The wind swings to a light Easterly, going cross-off, and the swell drops to a clean 5ft from the SW, still with that lovely 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 805. This is the pick of the early week. Crystal clean conditions, and the break at Eerste Steen will be looking smooth. Expect some crowds though, as it's a popular spot.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August keep the consistency going. Friday morning has a 4ft SW swell, 12 seconds, and light cross-off ESE winds. Saturday morning is even better with a 4ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and a clean offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate at 597. By Saturday afternoon, it goes glassy with a light WSW breeze. This is a great run of small, clean waves. Sunday the 2nd of August starts glassy again in the morning with a 4ft SW swell, but the afternoon gets a bit iffy with a WSW onshore wind.

Now, hold onto your board, because the second week gets serious. Monday the 5th of August, we see a big jump. Wednesday morning the 5th shows a 6ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and a solid 19 mph cross-off N wind. The energy is very strong at 2229. That's a lot of power. Wednesday afternoon, the swell hits 12ft from the WSW with a 14-second period and a cross-shore NW wind. The energy is massive at 4798. This is big, expert-only territory. The break is going to be thumping, but it's too big for most of us.

This huge swell hangs around through the 6th, 7th, and 8th of August, with solid 12ft to 15ft SW and WSW swells. The wind is a mess for most of it, with strong cross-onshore and onshore conditions. Saturday the 8th is a write-off with rain showers and 19 mph winds. The energy is enormous, hitting 7223 on the afternoon of the 8th. This is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers, honestly.

The surf finally starts to drop back into a more manageable range for the second week. Monday the 10th of August morning is a standout, with a 10ft SSW swell, 11 seconds, and a light cross-off ESE breeze. The energy is strong at 2266. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is a big, powerful wave, but with clean conditions, it's a proper session for the guys who know what they're doing.

Tuesday the 11th morning is still clean but even bigger at 13ft, and the 12th of August is looking excellent again. Wednesday the 12th morning has a 10ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and a cross-off SE breeze. The energy is very strong at 4031. The afternoon is also clean. Thursday the 13th of August is a real treat: a 10ft WSW swell, 13 seconds, and a proper offshore ENE wind at 9 mph. The energy is strong at 2795. The afternoon stays clean with a light ESE cross-off. That's the best of the long-range stuff.

So, if you're looking for the best of the best, make a plan for the morning of Thursday the 30th of July for the cleanest small waves, or if you're an experienced surfer, the mornings of the 10th and 13th of August are the ones to circle. The big days in between are for the brave and the well-equipped only.

Rusty.

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