Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start for the next week and a half, but there’s a solid window of quality surf building in the second week that’s worth looking ahead to. The water temp is running close to the long-term average for this time of year.

First up, Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is a write-off. The swell is there at 7ft from the SSE, but the period is a short, weak 8 seconds, and the 12 mph cross-off wind is making it messy. The combined energy is moderate at 973. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday the 6th sees a big jump in energy. The morning swell comes in at 7ft from the SW with a long 18-second period, packing a strong 3104 of combined energy. But the wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, and the forecast calls it marginal. The long period will make it a bit too straight for a beach break, which is what Eerste Steen is. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still a solid 16-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. It’s a light breeze, so it’s clean, but not quite the standout.

Monday the 7th is a bit of a letdown. The morning has 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on. The afternoon gets worse with a stronger cross-on and choppy conditions. Not your day.

Tuesday the 8th is a tease. The morning brings a glassy 3ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, but it’s small. The energy is weak at 476. Nice conditions, just not enough push.

The next few days are a mix of windy and choppy, with a few windows of clean surf. Thursday the 10th afternoon is a real highlight. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period, packing a very strong 3080 of combined energy. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE, making it clean. This is serious surf for experienced surfers. The 8ft is right at the threshold – it’s big, but not out of control. The long period will make it powerful, so you’ll want to be on your game.

The next big standout is Saturday the 12th morning. The swell is 8ft from the SSE, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The energy is still strong at 1783. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. For experienced surfers, this is a go.

But the real gold is at the end of the forecast. Thursday the 17th is a cracker. The morning has a 8ft swell from the W with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4179. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SE, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The afternoon stays clean with a 8ft swell from the W, 14-second period, and 4296 energy, though the wind is a bit stronger. Friday the 18th morning is another clean one, with 6ft from the W and a 14-second period, and 1638 energy. Light wind, clean conditions.

Saturday the 19th morning is a glassy session with a 7ft swell from the S, an 11-second period, and 1589 energy. The wind is dead calm, making it perfectly glassy. A great way to finish the run.

So, which one is the best? Thursday the 17th morning. The 8ft from the W, the long 13-second period, the massive energy, and the clean cross-off wind. It’s big and powerful, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The crowds are a possibility at Eerste Steen, but for that kind of quality, it’s worth it.

Rusty out.

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