Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the forecast for Eerste Steen. The surf window opens up with a solid pulse on Saturday morning the 8th of August. We’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2221 (moderate to strong). The wind is light from the north, cross-off, and it’s clean. Water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s notably chilly, so you’ll want a good steamer. This is a standout session for the intermediate surfer, but at 8ft, it’s getting into the zone where beginners might find it a handful. The break is fairly consistent, and crowds can show up sometimes, so expect a few heads out.

Saturday afternoon the wind swings onshore from the WSW and the swell jumps to 12ft. That’s too big for this spot, making it more of a mess than a pleasure. The call is poor.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Strong 35 km/h cross-shore winds from the SSE and 12ft swell are just a lumpy, choppy disaster. No way.

Monday the 10th is marginal. The swell drops to 8ft but the wind is still up, so it’s only for the die-hards or those checking tides.

Tuesday the 11th brings a nice clean-up. The swell eases to 7ft in the morning, dropping to 5ft in the afternoon, with a 12-second period from the SSW. The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, leaving clean faces. The energy is moderate (1228 and 935). This is a solid, fun day for intermediates.

Now, Wednesday the 12th is a real beauty. The morning has a 6ft WSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at just 15 km/h. The combined energy is strong at 2066. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that will set up perfectly at Eerste Steen, with long, clean lines. The afternoon is just as good with 6ft and 18 seconds, still offshore. This is a true standout for the week.

Thursday the 13th keeps the quality high. The morning sees 8ft from the WSW at 17 seconds, with a cross-off breeze from the NE. The energy is pumping at 3621. This is powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers only – the size and period will make it a legit challenge. The afternoon is a touch smaller but still clean.

Friday the 14th is a step down – the swell is 6ft and the wind is okay, but the marginal call means it’s not the best of the run.

Saturday the 15th is average with cross-shore wind and a 6ft swell, not worth the drive.

Sunday the 16th has a clean 5ft morning with light ESE wind, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore.

Now, Monday the 17th of August is another absolute standout. The morning is glassy – no wind – with a 10ft WSW groundswell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 4670. This is a true expert-only session. The waves will be heavy, lined up, and perfect. The afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so the morning is the window.

Tuesday the 18th is also glassy in the morning, with a 7ft WSW swell at 13 seconds and energy at 1341. Clean, fun, and a little more manageable for strong intermediates.

Wednesday the 19th is glassy again in the morning, but the swell is only 5ft with 12 seconds – still fun, but smaller.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st see a massive spike in swell, hitting 12ft to 15ft, but with strong onshore and cross-shore winds. The energy is into the thousands, but it’s a wild, blown-out mess. Only for the hardcore or kite surfers, really.

Saturday the 22nd comes back to a clean 7ft morning with a cross-off breeze from the SE. That’s a good session.

The run ends on Sunday the 23rd with a building 10ft swell and messy cross-onshore winds, so not one to get excited about.

Overall, the best bets are Wednesday the 12th and Monday the 17th for the morning glass and clean, powerful groundswell. The 12th is more approachable for intermediates, while the 17th is for the experts only.

Rusty.

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