Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Eerste Steen. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there are some definite windows of opportunity if you pick your moments.

Right now, the water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. It’s not a massive shock, but you’ll be wanting that extra layer of rubber.

The first real action kicks off Friday the 10th, but it’s a bit of a messy one. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong at 2402. Problem is, the wind is a side-offshore, so it’s not totally clean. The tide is questionable too, so it’s more of a look-and-see than a guaranteed good time. Not a standout.

Saturday the 11th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops slightly to 7ft from the SSW, still a decent 12-second period, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ESE. The energy is still strong at 1433. This is a solid wave for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops a bit with a smaller 6ft swell and a cross-shore wind, so the morning is the pick of that day.

Sunday the 12th morning is smaller at 5ft from the SSW and clean with a light cross-off. The energy is moderate at 665. It’s a nice, fun-sized wave, but nothing to write home about.

The first real standout is Thursday the 16th morning. We’ve got an 8ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2275. The wind? Glassy. Absolutely dead calm. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers. The waves will be powerful and clean with that long period groundswell rolling in. This is the one you point your board at.

We then go through a bit of a lull in the middle of the week. The swell drops, and the winds get a bit messy. There’s a small window on Sunday the 19th morning with a 6ft WSW swell and glassy conditions, but it’s not as powerful as the Thursday morning.

The next big standout is Monday the 20th morning. Another 8ft swell from the SW, but this time with a slightly shorter 11-second period. The energy is still very strong at 1745, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ESE. This is another excellent call for experienced surfers.

Looking further out, the swell is set to get even bigger. On Thursday the 23rd morning, we’re looking at a massive 12ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a crazy energy reading of 3853. The wind is glassy. The file says it might be too big for this break, and for a spot like Eerste Steen, that’s a serious note. This is experts-only territory, and even then, you’d want to be very respectful of the ocean. The following Saturday morning, the 25th, also looks excellent, with a 8ft, 15-second period groundswell and glassy conditions. That’s a very long period swell, which will bring beautiful, powerful lines.

So, overall, the week kicks off with a few iffy days, but you’ve got two clear, standout sessions: Thursday the 16th morning and Monday the 20th morning. The long-range stuff on the 23rd and 25th is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

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