Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
12.9°C
2.7° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,707 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Eerste Steen.

Right off the bat, don’t get your hopes up for the first few days. The early part of the window is pretty ordinary. We’ve got a solid pulse of SW groundswell coming through on Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd, with sets around 8ft to 10ft and a long 13-second period, but the wind is a letdown. It’s blowing cross-on from the SSW and SW, putting a chop on the surface and making it messy. The energy is pumping – combined swell energy is up around 2429 to 3208 – but the quality just isn’t there for a decent paddle. A bit of a struggle.

Now, Thursday the 3rd is the real standout in this whole outlook. The morning glass-off is the key. The wind drops to zero, and we get a clean 6ft swell from the WSW, still with that lovely 13-second period. That’s a solid groundswell, and with the water temperature sitting about average for the time of year, it’ll feel pretty normal. With the glassy conditions, Eerste Steen will be looking as good as it gets in this run. The combined energy is significant at 1444, and the waves will have proper shape. This is the one to circle. It’s an intermediate-friendly break, and with the offshore direction being SW, it’s bang on the money. The only downside is the swell size is a bit big for beginners, but for anyone who’s comfortable, it’s a winner.

Later that afternoon, things go to pot. The wind swings around to a strong SSE, picking up to 28 mph, and the surf turns into a mess. The next few days are a write-off. Friday the 4th through to the middle of the second week sees a lot of strong cross-offshore winds, mostly from the SE, which cleans the surface up but the swell drops off to between 2ft and 5ft. The energy levels are low, mostly in the hundreds, and the periods are short – under 10 seconds for a lot of it. Not worth the towel.

There is a bit of a teaser on Monday the 7th with a small 3ft SSW swell and a light offshore from the E. The wind is clean, but it’s tiny. That’s it for the first week.

We then hit a long, quiet gap. From about the 8th through to the 15th, the swell is small and weak, and the wind is all over the shop. Most days are clean with cross-off winds, but the wave heights are mostly under 3ft. The energy is low, often under 400. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.

Then, right at the very end of the forecast on Wednesday the 16th, we get a big red flag. The models are showing a massive 12ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 4216. That’s a serious amount of water. But, and this is a big one, the wind is cross from the NW at 12 mph, and the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. Don’t even think about it unless you’re a seasoned charger.

So, to wrap it up: the only true standout is Thursday morning, the 3rd. Get there early for the glassy conditions and that solid SW groundswell. The rest of the window is mostly a bust or too extreme. Keep an eye on the long-range, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Fri night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
6
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
3
2
3
4
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
3
S
10
2.2
S
9
2.1
S
9
2
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SW
17
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
0.9
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1237
2429
3208
3688
3169
2682
1700
1139
1812
788
691
548
302
314
172
831
847
649
347
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
NE
0
WSW
45
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:23AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
6:02AM1.31m
6:19PM1.41m
6:49AM1.20m
7:11PM1.27m
7:57AM1.08m
8:31PM1.15m
9:47AM1.03m
10:28PM1.12m
11:37AM1.12m
00:03AM1.20m
Low Tide
11:18PM0.11m
11:22AM0.18m
11:55PM0.19m
11:59AM0.28m
00:39AM0.29m
12:46PM0.40m
1:38AM0.41m
1:56PM0.53m
3:14AM0.50m
3:58PM0.59m
5:14AM0.47m
5:54PM0.50m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:05
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:00
6:58
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6:27
6:27
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
5
2
Temp °C
12
13
14
13
16
17
14
12
15
15
16
19
15
17
20
16
18
22
20
Feels °C
9
11
10
11
14
15
13
12
11
7
8
10
11
13
16
12
13
17
17
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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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