Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.5°C
2.1° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WSW 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 (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Well, it’s gonna be a bit of a slow start for the first few days. We’ve got some swell on the way, but the conditions are gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. The standout here is Eerste Steen, and honestly, the pick of the next 16 days is Friday morning the 28th of August. We’ve got a perfectly glassy morning with the wind completely off, just a light breeze from the WNW at 0 mph. Swell is a clean 3 ft from the WSW, and it’s a long period groundswell at 16 seconds, so there’s some real energy in the water (combined energy of all swells directed here is 644). The water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. It’s a fairly exposed spot, so it’ll catch the magic. The only downside is that crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company.

Friday afternoon the 28th, the wind swings to a light cross-onshore and the swell builds a little to 4 ft, but it’s more of a marginal call with the tide, so it’s not the same quality as the morning.

Saturday the 29th, the swell keeps building. Morning looks clean with a cross-offshore SE wind at 12 mph and 5 ft swell. By the afternoon, the wind picks up and goes cross-shore, and the swell hits 6 ft. The conditions start to get a bit lumpy and the forecast is marginal.

Sunday the 30th, the swell gets bigger, hitting 8 ft in the morning from the SW, period dropping to 13 seconds. That puts it beyond beginner territory and into the range where you need to know what you’re doing. The wind is a moderate cross-shore at 16 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit of a chop fest, and the combined energy is very strong at 2265. I’d say it’s more of a kite surf setup than a paddle session, to be honest.

Monday the 31st, we’re still on 7 ft swell but a light cross-onshore wind is making things a bit bumpy. The energy is still moderate (1102), but it’s not the cleanest.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell is still solid at 8 ft in the morning from the SW, and the wind goes offshore from the WSW at 6 mph. Combined energy is a powerful 2223. The conditions are described as unknown but with offshore wind, this is the one to watch. It’s still a big swell, but the quality could be there. The afternoon looks similar with a 8 ft swell and offshore wind.

Wednesday the 2nd of September, the swell goes huge – 15 ft in the morning and 13 ft in the afternoon. That’s too big for this break, and the wind is a strong cross-shore, making it a mess. The score on the afternoon slot actually mentions the swell is predicted to be too big. You’d be a lunatic to go out in that. The combined energy is massive at 9840. Definitely an expert-only zone, if anyone even tries.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September, the swell drops back but the wind is howling from the SE at 28-31 mph. It’s cross-offshore, so the faces will be clean, but the wind strength makes it gnarly. Swell is around 6 ft to 8 ft. The conditions are poor, with the combined energy still strong (1756 to 2558). This is a kiting day, not a paddling day.

Saturday the 5th of September, the swell settles to a smaller 5 ft to 6 ft from the SSE, with a short period of 9 seconds. The energy drops to 729. The wind is light in the morning from the NNW, making it a light cross-shore. It’s marginal, but the morning is the better of the two halves.

From the 6th of September onward, things really drop off. The swell gets smaller (2 ft to 4 ft), the period drops, and the combined energy is weak (under 500 for most of it). Wind is all over the place – sometimes glassy, sometimes choppy. The 9th of September morning has a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, with a gentle cross-offshore SE breeze. That’s a little blip of hope, but it’s a very small day. The rest of the second week is mostly a write-off for decent surf, with a few poor conditions scattered here and there.

Overall, the best bet is Friday morning the 28th of August for a clean, glassy session, and then Tuesday the 1st of September stands out for some solid offshore action, but the swell is big. After that, the second week fades out. A lot of the bigger days in between are more suited to the kite crew than the paddle bunch.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.8
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.6
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13
2.5
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13
2.1
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12
2.3
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12
2.1
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12
1.7
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11
1.6
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11
2.5
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14
2.4
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13
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13
4.5
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16
4
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15
3.5
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14
2.3
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13
1.9
WSW
12
2.1
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
519
454
714
1247
837
2254
1302
1488
1102
657
604
2223
1945
2692
9840
6979
4201
1775
1116
1197
Wind (km/h)
0
WNW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
25
S
15
S
25
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
0
ESE
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
S
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
50
SE
45
SE
45
SE
Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:32PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:16AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
5:03PM1.59m
5:23AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
6:02AM1.31m
6:19PM1.41m
6:49AM1.20m
7:11PM1.27m
Low Tide
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
9:49AM0.07m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.11m
11:22AM0.18m
11:55PM0.19m
11:59AM0.28m
00:39AM0.29m
12:46PM0.40m
1:38AM0.41m
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Feels °C
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9
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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).

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