Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s heading our way. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming for Eerste Steen, but there’s a bit of a wait before the real magic kicks in.

The first decent session to get your eyes on is Thursday afternoon, July 23rd. The swell is building, with a 7ft SW groundswell rolling in at 11 seconds. The combined energy is already pumping at 1678 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light offshore from the ENE, barely a puff at 3 mph, and the water is sitting at 57°F – about 3°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that nip. The conditions are clean and glassy, but this size is pushing it for beginners; it’s really for experienced surfers.

Now, the standout. Friday morning, July 24th, is your absolute best bet. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period. The combined energy goes through the roof at 4362 (strong to very strong). And the wind? Dead glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. This is a serious session, but listen – at 12ft, this is expert-only territory. Too big for anyone but the most experienced. The long period means the waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but at a beach setup like this, it can sometimes break a bit straight. Still, with that glassy wind, it’s a rare gem.

Saturday morning, the 25th, drops back to a more manageable 7ft SW swell, with a 13-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE at 6 mph. The energy is 1928 (moderate to strong). This is a fantastic option for the intermediate crew who found Friday a bit too heavy. Sunday morning, the 26th, offers another good window with 7ft SW swell, glassy E wind at 3 mph, and combined energy of 1185 (moderate). It’s clean, but the period is shorter at 11 seconds, so it won’t have the same punch as Friday.

The rest of the first week gets messy. Monday the 27th is a write-off thanks to strong cross-winds hitting 31 mph, and the swell is blown out completely. Tuesday the 28th is still too windy (19-22 mph), but it’s cross-offshore, so it’s rideable for the desperate. The week after that, starting Wednesday the 29th, the swell drops to 6ft and the winds ease up, giving you clean conditions again, but the energy is lower (1128). There’s a gap of a few days of smaller, less interesting surf towards the end of July and into early August.

Then, look ahead to Monday, August 3rd. A new WSW groundswell arrives at 5ft, but with a crazy long 16-second period. The combined energy is 1361 (moderate), and the wind is dead calm – zero mph. The waves will be glassy and clean, but that very long period can make a beach break tricky; it’s better suited for a point or reef. Still, for early morning, it’s a beautiful prospect. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th bring a bit more size (6ft to 8ft) but with light to moderate winds, keeping it mostly clean.

The best long-range call is Thursday morning, August 6th. A 7ft SW swell, 13-second period, with a light offshore N wind at 3 mph. The energy is 1519 (moderate to strong) and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it has the makings of a proper session.

Overall, the pick of the entire 16-day window is Friday morning, July 24th, for the big, glassy, powerful SW groundswell. If that’s too heavy, Saturday morning the 25th and Sunday morning the 26th are your clean, solid alternatives. For the brave looking at the long game, Thursday morning, August 6th is the one to circle.

Rusty out.

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