Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, but there are a few proper windows to keep an eye on. We’ve got some solid groundswell on the horizon, but the wind is gonna be the deciding factor for most of it.

The first few days are a write-off for decent waves. Wednesday and Thursday are looking at a lumpy, cross-shore mess with a fresh breeze, and the swell is mostly disorganized. Thursday’s swell does push up to over 11 feet, but it’s too big for this spot and the wind is all over it. Friday, though, that’s where things start to get interesting.

Friday morning at Eerste Steen is a proper standout. We’ve got a 10-foot SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the hood. The energy is strong, with a combined swell energy of 3673. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean – this is for experienced surfers only. The crowds are a possibility, but the quality will be worth it. Friday afternoon, the swell jumps to over 11 feet and the wind goes onshore, so it’ll be too much of a good thing.

The weekend is a bit of a letdown after that. Saturday has some decent swell but the wind is messy, and by Sunday a strong breeze from the southeast churns it all up. Monday’s no better, with a near gale blowing. We’re looking at a couple of days of blown-out conditions.

The next real window opens up on Tuesday the 11th. The swell drops back to a more manageable 5 feet, but the period is still a solid 12 seconds. The morning is clean, but Tuesday afternoon is the gem: glassy conditions, light air, and a clean S swell. It’s not huge, but it’ll be perfect, rippable waves. That’s a great session for the intermediate crew.

Wednesday the 12th is a bit of a step down, with a longer period (17-18 seconds) but a cross-shore wind. The swell is smaller, around 5-6 feet. That long period swell can break a bit straight at the beach, so it might not be as good as the Tuesday session.

Thursday the 13th morning is another clean one. Light cross-off wind, 5 feet of WSW swell with a 15-second period. Another good, clean day for a surf.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. The energy drops off towards the end of the week and into the weekend of the 15th and 16th. There’s still some waves, around 5-6 feet, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the period drops. It’s not terrible, but it’s not going to be firing. The 16th does have a glassy morning with a 6-foot WSW swell, so that could be a fun, smaller wave session.

The following week starts with a fresh breeze on the 18th, but the 19th looks promising again. Light winds, a 6-foot WSW swell, and clean conditions. That’s a good-looking morning for a surf.

So, to sum it up: the standout is unquestionably Friday morning the 7th – big, clean, and powerful. The second pick is Tuesday afternoon the 11th – glassy and perfect with a smaller but cleaner swell. The rest of the window is a mix of mediocrity and wind, but there are enough clean windows to keep the stoke alive.

Rusty

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