Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming up at Eerste Steen over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 55.8° right now, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a good steamer.

The outlook kicks off from Saturday, August 1st with clean, small waves. Saturday morning is your go: a clean 3.9ft SW groundswell with a period of 14 seconds, light offshore breeze from the ENE, and the energy is moderate (585). Nice and clean, but you’ll be searching for the better sets. The afternoon turns choppy, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 2nd keeps the same 3.9ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-off in the morning from the N, staying clean. However, the period drops a touch to 13 seconds – still workable, but not as juicy as Saturday morning. The afternoon gets a direct onshore from the WSW, so call it early.

Now, Monday the 3rd – this is the first real standout. We’ve got a 4.6ft SW groundswell, 12-second period and glassy conditions in the morning with a NNE breeze so light it’s barely there. The energy bumps up to a solid moderate level (795). This is clean, fun surf and it’s the best small-wave window in the whole outlook. The afternoon goes cross-on, so hit it early.

Tuesday the 4th sees a drop-off. Morning is cross-off and clean with 4.6ft SW swell, but the energy is back down to 483. Worth a paddle if you’re keen, but it’s not a standout.

Come Wednesday the 5th, the swell jumps. Morning brings 6.9ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds with a clean, cross-off NW wind – but it’s blowing 15.5 mph, so it’s a bumpy clean-up. The energy is strong (1792). This one’s for intermediate surfers who can handle a bit of punch. By the afternoon, it’s a 9.8ft WSW swell, cross-shore wind at 15.5 mph, and the energy shoots up to 3767 – messy cross-chop and big, so not one for the faint-hearted.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th get big and messy. Thursday sees 13.1ft WSW swell, cross-shore winds, and energy over 5500. It’s too big for Eerste Steen. Friday is 9.8ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, but with a weak onshore flow. Not recommended.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th is a write-off. Saturday the 8th has 11.5ft SW swell with a fresh cross-onshore 21.7 mph breeze – messy, lumpy, and the energy is over 4000. Sunday the 9th is even bigger: 19.7 to 21.3ft SSW swell, energy over 12,000, and though the wind is cross-off from the SE, this is expert-only territory and honestly too big for the break. Kite surfers might be eyeing it, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Monday the 10th stays huge: 18ft S swell in the morning, clean cross-off, but energy over 8000. Afternoon stays 14.8ft with lumpy cross-shore. Still too big.

Then we get a proper reward. Tuesday the 11th morning is still massive (16.4ft SSW, 12,000+ energy, clean cross-off – experts only). But Tuesday afternoon – bingo. The swell drops to 8.2ft S swell at 12 seconds, the wind goes glassy from the SSW, and the energy is still strong but manageable (3434). This is excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout session.

Wednesday the 12th morning is a treat: 5.2ft WSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, clean cross-off from the SE, energy at 2959. That’s a groundswell gem – glassy conditions, proper lines, and that long period will wrap beautifully. Best for the point and reef setups, as it might be a bit straight for a beach break. Afternoon goes cross-on, so get in early.

Thursday the 13th morning keeps it clean: 5.9ft WSW groundswell, 15-second period, cross-off ESE breeze, energy 1613. Another excellent window for experienced surfers. The long period is still in play, so again, points and reefs will shine.

Friday the 14th morning is solid: 4.6ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, clean cross-off wind, energy 781. Very good conditions. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a light cross-on.

The final standout to watch is Saturday the 15th morning: 7.2ft WSW groundswell at 14 seconds, clean offshore ENE breeze at 6.2 mph, energy a healthy 1787. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and the wind is off it all morning.

Sunday the 16th goes huge again – 14.8 to 18ft

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