Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.3°C
2.3° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,888 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with SW 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 (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks at Eerste Steen, but there are definitely some windows where you want to be in the water.

The water is running 56°, which is a good four and a half degrees colder than we’d usually see this time of year. That’s a real chill in the water, so don’t be a hero—grab the hood if you’ve got one. It’s going to feel like early winter out there.

We’ve got a week of pretty messy, junky surf ahead. Through Monday and Tuesday, the swell is there—4ft to 7ft—but it's coming from the WSW with periods around 11-14 seconds, and the wind is up out of the SSE, blowing straight across the break. That's a recipe for chop and bump. You’ll find some lumpy, cross-shore slop, not much power, and a lot of frustration. Combined energy is sitting in the moderate range, but it's not doing anything clean. Honestly, this is more of a “sit on the beach and watch” kinda stretch.

Then, we get our first real glimmer on Wednesday morning (26 August). The wind swings around more offshore, out of the ESE at 9 mph, and the surf cleans right up. Swell drops a touch to 5ft from the WSW, 13-second period. That’s a decent combo—cleaner shape, more push. It's a brief window, and the afternoon gets lighter wind, but the swell backs down to 4ft. Still, this is about the best the early part of the week has to offer.

Thursday falls apart as the wind goes NNW and then W, making everything messy and crossed-up again. Friday’s a bit of a tease—clean, offshore ESE wind, but the swell really fades. We’re down to 3ft to 4ft, with periods around 14-16 seconds. It’s pretty, but small and soft. A log might be your friend, but there's not much push in it.

The weekend gets ugly. Saturday is windy, Sunday is a write-off. Sunday morning (30 August) we see a jump in swell—10ft—but with the wind howling out of the S at 19 mph, it’s just a mess. Strong, lumpy cross-chop, poor quality. That swell pushes the combined energy way up into the strong range, but what good is power if you can’t even paddle out without taking a beating? Monday stays big, but it’s still lumpy, and the wind is all over the place.

Real talk: the first week is not for the faint-hearted.

Now, look a week ahead. Tuesday and into 2 September looks like it might get proper big. We’re talking swell heights climbing to 18ft, even 20ft, with a very powerful WSW swell. Energy ratings go through the roof. But, there’s a catch: the wind is forecast to be a near gale, blowing onshore. That’s just a washed-out, dangerous mess. This isn't surfable for mere mortals; even the guys with guns will be scratching their heads. The conditions look way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing—you’d be crazy to try and paddle out in that.

Then, and this is a big highlight, the outlook looks like it could turn on. Thursday 3rd, and into Friday 4th September, the swell is still super strong—16ft down to 12ft from the SSW/SW—but the wind is forecast to drop off a lot, turning lighter and cross-onshore. The forecast notes say “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” That’s a fair warning. At 12ft to 16ft, this is expert-only territory, and Eerste Steen can get really shifty and heavy at that size. It might hold, but it's a serious step up.

After that, it fades out. Saturday and Sunday the wind picks up again, and the swell drops back. We’re looking at 4ft to 8ft, choppy and junky once more. The next real chance looks like the start of the following week, around Tuesday 8 September. It’s a bit of a tease—clean, offshore ESE winds, 5ft of WSW swell, around 11 seconds. That's worth a look if it holds, but we're talking about a week out, so don't plan your life around it just yet.

The standout window is Thursday and Friday of next week (3-4 September). It’s big and powerful, but if you’ve got the skills and the nerve, the conditions look far better than anything we’ve had. The energy is immense, direction is right out of the SSW, and the wind might just cooperate enough. That’s your window if you’re chasing something legit. Keep in mind, it's big—over 8ft—so it's strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners and even solid intermediates should sit this one out and wait for it to drop.

Alright, that’s the picture. It’s a grind, but there’s a firecracker or two in there if you're patient.

— Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.7
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
763
376
1187
1949
1710
1134
711
525
353
394
387
363
280
439
317
440
833
1708
2676
2888
2739
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
W
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
NNE
5
NW
15
WSW
15
S
30
S
40
SSE
15
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
3:32PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:16AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
9:49AM0.07m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
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7:15
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:07
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6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:24
6:24
6:25
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Temp °C
14
17
12
15
18
17
17
25
21
19
19
17
24
31
26
17
16
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15
14
Feels °C
11
14
9
12
14
14
14
23
19
16
16
16
20
28
22
16
14
14
9
7
7
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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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