Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our patch of coast. It’s a tale of two weeks, really. The first few days are building, then we get a serious window of quality, and the very end of the run looks big and powerful.

We’re kicking off at Eerste Steen. The water temp is sitting pretty much where it should be for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Monday (August 10th) is a bit of a washout. We’ve got a 6ft to 6ft SW swell rolling in, but that 15 to 18 mph cross-off wind from the SE is just going to trash it. The energy is there (1218 to 1416), but it’s not surfable. You’re better off waiting.

Tuesday (August 11th) morning is where we start to see a glimmer. The swell drops slightly to 6ft from the SSW, but the wind backs right off to a gentle 9 mph from the E, staying cross-off. The energy bumps up a notch (1119), and the period stretches to 12 seconds. It’s clean. This is a solid warm-up session.

Now, Wednesday (August 12th) is our first real standout. We’ve got a proper groundswell rolling in. The swell is 6ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s pure, lined-up energy. The wind is a light 9 mph from the E, cross-off, keeping it glassy. The combined energy is pumping at 2273, and the morning session looks excellent. This is for the experienced crew, as that long-period swell will be zipping down the line. Thursday (August 13th) keeps the quality high, with a bigger 8ft WSW swell and the same long 18-second period. By the afternoon, the wind goes fully offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. This is peak condition, moderate energy (3417) but absolutely clean. This is a day for the big boards and a lot of patience for the sets.

The weekend (August 15th-16th) sees the size drop back to the 6ft to 7ft range. Saturday afternoon is a little gem: glassy conditions with 6ft of WSW swell and a 13-second period. It won’t have the power of midweek, but it will be clean and fun for the intermediate surfer.

The following week kicks off with a bang on Monday (August 17th). We’re looking at a solid 10ft WSW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is massive (3338), but the wind is a cross-off from the SE. This is expert territory only. That size and power is going to be a handful, especially if it’s a beach break. For the average punter, it might be a better day for kite surfing than trying to paddle out.

The very best of the late run looks to be Saturday, August 22nd. The morning session is absolute gold. A 8ft SW swell, a 11-second period, and glassy conditions with a slight air from the SW. The energy is solid at 1350, and the forecast says “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is the one to circle on your calendar.

We then get a final push on Sunday, August 23rd. A big 10ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period, sending the energy off the charts at 5012. The wind is a light cross from the S, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the power is undeniable. Again, strictly for the experts.

After that, the last few days of the outlook taper off. Monday and Tuesday (August 24th-25th) see the size drop back to the 5ft to 8ft range with cleaner winds, offering a few more good sessions before the window closes.

So, if you’re picking your battles, the absolute standouts are Wednesday morning (August 12th) and Thursday afternoon (August 13th) for that long-period, offshore perfection. For a more mellow, glassy session, Saturday morning (August 22nd) is your best bet.

Rusty.

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