Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 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, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s 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, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu at Eerste Steen over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming – some serious size and energy, but finding that clean, glassy window is going to be the trick.

The water is sitting at a cold 55°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s well into “extra rubber” territory, so don’t even think about the shorty.

The pick of the bunch, the real standout, is shaping up to be Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the WSW, packing strong energy (1485) and a nice 13-second interval. But the real beauty is the wind – a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE is forecast to keep things clean. That’s the session to circle on the calendar for experienced surfers.

Before that, Wednesday the 19th kicks off with an 8 ft SW swell, but a 9 mph cross wind from the S will put a bit of chop on it. The energy is strong (1866), but the conditions will be ordinary. Thursday the 20th jumps up to a 10 ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) with very strong energy (3422), but again, it’s cross-shore winds. That’s a lot of power for a beach break, and it might be more of a challenge than a pleasure.

The swell drops right off over the following weekend. Saturday the 22nd has poor surf conditions with tiny 4 ft to 4 ft waves and onshore winds. Sunday the 23rd sees a re-set with 8 ft from the WSW (1726 energy), but the wind is cross-on.

After that Tuesday window, things get interesting again on Thursday the 27th. The swell is small at 4 ft from the WSW, but we get an offshore wind from the NE in the morning. Then, on Thursday afternoon, it goes glassy with a 4 ft WSW swell. That’s a sneaky-good window for a log on clean, small waves.

Now, for the real heavy stuff. The last weekend of August and into September is looking wild. Saturday the 29th of August has a massive 13 ft SSW swell with very strong energy (4275). The wind looks clean, but the data warns that this is simply too big for this break – expert-only territory. On the 31st of August, we’re looking at an 8 ft, 15-second SW groundswell (2865 energy), but with onshore wind. That long period will make it dumpy and unruly at a beach break.

Looking way out, Tuesday the 1st of September offers a glimmer of hope. A 7 ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions from a light SSE breeze in the morning. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but a long-range call so keep an eye on it. Then Thursday the 3rd of September is another big one – a 10 ft W swell with offshore NE winds, but that’s another one for experts only.

Overall, we have a long stretch of surfable swell, but quality windows are rare. If you aren't an expert, focus on the cleaner, smaller days. If you are an expert, the 25th of August morning and maybe the 1st of September morning are your best bets.

Stay frosty, and don’t forget the booties.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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3
3
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2
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.7
SW
10
2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.9
SW
14
2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1866
1550
1591
3422
2618
1513
1027
444
396
451
403
553
1726
1430
1010
974
383
1443
1401
1198
799
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
5
SE
15
S
15
S
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SW
10
S
5
NW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
S
15
S
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
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off
High Tide
7:29PM1.15m
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
1:06PM0.51m
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
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7:18
7:16
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7:15
7:13
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6:19
6:19
6:20
6:21
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Temp °C
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16
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25
Feels °C
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10
13
16
14
14
14
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14
14
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13
19
25
22
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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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