Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.8° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,953 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This forecast covers the next couple of weeks, and right now, there’s nothing happening. The first real surf window kicks off on Monday, July 13th, but the energy is weak and the conditions aren't worth paddling out for.

Things start to look up on Wednesday morning, July 15th. Eerste Steen will see a clean little SW swell pushing about 2 feet, with a long 17-second period. The wind is glassy—dead calm—and the combined energy is moderate at 226, but there's 1307 showing for that session. This is a standout early call. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and the water’s running a bit colder than normal at 57°F, about 3°F off the average for this time of year.

Thursday morning, July 16th, is another beauty. The SW swell bumps up to about 8 feet with 13-second period, and with light offshore easterly winds making it glassy, this one is for experienced surfers. The combined energy is sitting strong at 2241. Crowds are possible here, so get in early if you can. Afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so mornings are definitely the go.

Friday morning, July 17th, stays fun with a 7 foot SW swell and clean offshore winds from the SE, giving clean walls. Energy’s moderate at 930. Saturday the 18th keeps the good run going—morning has a 5 foot S swell with offshore easterlies, and Saturday afternoon goes glassy with a 4 foot S swell, both with clean to glassy surfaces.

Sunday morning, July 19th, is another highlight: a 7 foot WSW swell, dead calm winds, and glassy conditions. Combined energy is solid at 1266. This is the best on offer for the first week. Afternoon gets a bit bumpy, so lock in the morning.

Tuesday, July 21st, the swell jumps up to about 10 feet with a very long 16-second period, clean and cross-offshore winds. Energy is huge at 3917. This is for experts only—too big for beginners. The second half of July 22nd sees the swell hitting 13 to 15 feet with strong energy in the 6700s, but it’s too big for this break and the wind is howling onshore. That’s kite-surf territory.

Saturday, July 25th, afternoon has a 7 foot SW swell with an extremely long 19-second period—very long period groundswell. Combined energy is heavy at 5497, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it might be a bit bumpy. Best for a reef or point break setup, as that long period can make beach breaks burgery.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is a standout for the second week: 10 foot WSW swell, 15-second period, clean cross-offshore winds, and 4082 energy. That’s a solid call for experienced surfers. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it—it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Towards the end of the run, Monday morning, July 27th, brings 7 foot WSW swell with glassy conditions and 1520 energy—another excellent session for those who can handle it.

There’s a long gap of no real recommendations from the first few days right now, but once it starts, Eerste Steen offers plenty of solid sessions, especially the morning glass-offs mid-month. The best of the bunch is Wednesday morning, July 15th for the cleaner, smaller vibes, and Sunday the 26th for the bigger, more powerful stuff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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10
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9
1.4
SW
17
2.5
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16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
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13
1.8
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12
2
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11
1.9
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11
1.6
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10
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12
1.2
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12
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12
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12
2.1
WSW
11
1.8
SW
10
1.7
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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220
167
156
132
1061
3326
3558
2241
1671
944
930
835
465
544
373
1381
1186
1006
647
557
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
WNW
0
N
0
SSE
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
E
10
SW
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15
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High Tide
2:40PM1.47m
2:54AM1.55m
3:27PM1.56m
3:42AM1.56m
4:12PM1.61m
4:28AM1.54m
4:55PM1.63m
5:12AM1.48m
5:37PM1.59m
5:55AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:38AM1.28m
7:01PM1.42m
7:23AM1.17m
Low Tide
8:48PM0.17m
9:14AM0.02m
9:38PM0.10m
9:58AM-0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.01m
11:11PM0.09m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.15m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.23m
12:39PM0.27m
1:24AM0.33m
1:21PM0.39m
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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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