Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next two weeks of surf for Eerste Steen. Let’s break it down, no fluff.

We’ve got a solid run of southwest swell coming in, with some real standout moments if you pick your windows right. The water temp is not mentioned as anything wild, so call it about average for this time of year around here.

The pattern kicks off on Wednesday, 12 August with a clean morning. That swell is a solid 6 ft from the SW with an 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long lines and plenty of energy. The combined wave energy is a beefy 2215 (moderate-to-strong), and with a light offshore breeze from the east, it’s going to be clean. This is a setup that wants a reef or point, but Eerste Steen handles it. The afternoon turns a little cross-off, still surfable but not as pristine.

Thursday, 13 August is another top pick. Morning brings 7 ft from the WSW with a 17-second period, energy sitting at 2998 (strong). Wind is a light offshore from the NNE, so it’s clean. That’s expert territory at that size – 7 ft is pushing it for anyone not comfortable in bigger surf. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so stick to the morning.

Friday, 14 August drops back a touch to 6 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and then cross-on, so the quality takes a hit. Not a standout.

Saturday, 15 August morning is a hidden gem. Swell is 6 ft from the WSW, 14-second period, but the wind is glassy – zero wind. That’s rare. Combined energy is 1193 (moderate), and it’ll be smooth as silk. Afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, so get it early.

Sunday, 16 August is marginal with cross-on wind and dropping energy. Not worth chasing.

Now, Monday, 17 August – this is the big one. Morning sees 8 ft from the WSW, 13-second period, and glassy conditions with a light NE breeze. Combined energy is 2313 (strong). That’s a heavy day, only for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so again, morning is the window.

From Tuesday the 18th through to the 27th, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops, the wind turns messy, and there are long gaps of marginal or poor conditions. By the 26th, you’re looking at 2 ft swells with almost no energy (109). There’s a brief uptick on the 27th morning with 5 ft from the SW and a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not a standout.

The best on offer: Definitely Thursday morning, 13 August and Monday morning, 17 August. Both are clean, strong, and have proper groundswell. The 13th is a bit more accessible for strong intermediates, the 17th is for the hardcore crew. Saturday morning, 15 August is the wildcard with glassy conditions and a solid 6 ft – that’s a beautiful session if you can get there.

Crowds at Eerste Steen can be a thing sometimes, so keep an eye out, especially on those clean mornings.

Stay stoked, catch the good ones.

- Rusty

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