Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.5° C
1.9° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into this one for Eerste Steen, because there’s a lot to unpack in this 16-day window.

The overall pattern is a slow start, but once it gets going, it ramps up into some serious size. The first few days are there, but the real standout is a couple of mornings in the second week when the conditions line up perfectly for experienced surfers.

We’re looking at a Friday morning (17 July) that kicks things off with a clean 6ft SW swell, period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions with ESE wind at just 3 mph. The combined wave energy is moderate (773). Perfect for an intermediate surfer to get a nice session in. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Then there’s a bit of a lull over the weekend and into Monday, with smaller, cleaner swells in the 4ft to 5ft range. The Tuesday morning (21 July) is a real standout though. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, but with a long 14-second period, the combined energy jumps to very strong (1029). And with glassy, offshore ENE wind at 3 mph, this is going to be a high-quality, clean session. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

The week of the 22nd gets big. Wednesday (22 July) is a write-off – 10ft SW swell with a 19 mph crosswind and rain. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is a mess. The Thursday morning (23 July) is a gem for the brave. The swell is 5ft from the WSW, 12-second period, with clean, cross-offshore wind from the N at 6 mph. The energy is very strong (1551). This is a true standout for experienced surfers, offering clean, powerful lines.

The following week is a blast of big, clean SW groundswells. Friday morning (24 July) has 10ft from the SW at 15 seconds and clean cross-off wind. This is massive, expert-only territory, but the quality is undeniable. The Sunday morning (26 July) sees another 12ft SW swell, but with a moderate 16 mph cross-off wind, it’s a bit chunkier. The Monday afternoon (27 July) is a nice drop back to a very clean 5ft, glassy, with a 14-second period – a perfect recovery session. The Tuesday morning (28 July) is another absolute beauty: 4ft of WSW swell but with a 19-second period! This is a very long-period groundswell that will hold up perfectly at Eerste Steen, offering smooth, long rides. The combined energy is very strong (1425), and with glassy conditions, it’s a top-tier pick for experienced surfers.

The final days of the outlook see a mix of clean, moderate swells. The Friday morning (31 July) starts with a clean 6ft from the WSW at 12 seconds, and the Saturday morning (1 August) wraps up with a 6ft WSW swell at a very long 19 seconds under clean cross-off wind – another excellent session for experienced surfers.

To sum it up, the best on offer is the Thursday morning (23 July) for the clean, powerful 5ft WSW swell, and the Tuesday morning (28 July) for the incredibly long-period, glassy, high-quality 4ft WSW swell. These are the two standouts. The swell does get over 8ft from the 23rd to the 26th, which is only for experienced surfers. The crowds are sometimes a factor here, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.2
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9
0.9
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10
0.8
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12
1.6
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14
2.4
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14
3
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14
3
WSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.4
WSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1169
773
623
377
350
352
465
555
564
534
242
170
207
961
2229
3531
3074
1863
1624
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
0
SSE
0
NW
5
W
5
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10
NNW
5
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5
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5
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5
WNW
20
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20
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15
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High Tide
5:12AM1.48m
5:37PM1.59m
5:55AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:38AM1.28m
7:01PM1.42m
7:23AM1.17m
7:45PM1.31m
8:15AM1.07m
8:37PM1.19m
9:22AM1.00m
9:43PM1.11m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.09m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.15m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.23m
12:39PM0.27m
1:24AM0.33m
1:21PM0.39m
2:14AM0.43m
2:09PM0.51m
3:14AM0.51m
3:14PM0.60m
4:34AM0.55m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Eerste Steen Surf forecast

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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