Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The surf on offer is marginal and the first real standout is a few days away. We’ll have a few small, clean waves to tide us over, but the real action doesn’t kick off until the end of next week.

First up, Eerste Steen on Wednesday, the 26th of August. It’s not huge, with a 4ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is light and cross-off, giving us clean conditions. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The combined swell energy is moderate (851) and the 13-second period means there’s some decent shape in the waves. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and the crowds are only sometimes, so you might get a few waves to yourself.

The pattern continues into Thursday, but the wind shifts onshore and the quality drops. Friday and Saturday look a bit messy with onshore winds and chop, nothing to get excited about.

Now, the standout. Mark your calendars for Monday, the 31st of August. The morning at Eerste Steen is looking prime. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SW with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is moderate (943), and the whole setup points to very clean, surfable waves.

Tuesday, the 1st of September, is a big one, but it’s for experts only. The swell jumps to 10ft in the morning from the SW, with a long 13-second period and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy is strong (2782). However, by the afternoon, the swell hits 13ft and the wind turns cross-on, making it too big and messy for most. This is big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a lot of water moving around. The size is only for the experienced crew.

After that, the swell drops back down through the first week of September. The 3rd of September (Thursday) morning has a clean, glassy 10ft swell from the SW again, excellent for those who know what they’re doing, but the wind turns onshore by the afternoon. The rest of the week into the second sees a mix of smaller, cleaner swells and some onshore junk, nothing to write home about.

The long-range stuff around the 6th and 7th of September is small and weak, with a 2ft to 4ft swell, so don’t expect any fireworks. The 8th of September (Tuesday) afternoon has a tiny 3ft glassy swell, which could be a fun little session for the longboarders.

Bottom line: The best bet is the glassy Monday morning on the 31st of August. If you’re experienced, the clean 10ft swell on the morning of the 3rd of September is also a solid call. Everything else is a gamble.

Rusty.

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