Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the pipe at Eerste Steen.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a wait. The first few days are a write-off with a messy, cross-onshore wind and a big, unruly 10ft SW swell that's just too much for this place. The energy is massive, but it's all wind and chaos, not surfable.

You'll want to hold out for Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September. The wind swings cross-offshore, the swell drops to a more manageable 12ft from the south, and it cleans right up. The energy is still thumping. This is the big one for the crew who know what they're doing. That's a solid, powerful S swell with a period of 10 seconds, so it's got some push. It's not for the faint of heart though; this is expert territory.

Friday and Saturday are a mixed bag. Friday's got clean conditions but the swell period is short and the energy is dropping. Saturday morning has a bit more size at 7ft from the SSE with moderate energy, but it's not really singing. The best of the weekend actually looks like Saturday afternoon, the 5th. The wind is light, the swell is a clean 6ft from the SSE, and the energy is modest, making for a much more user-friendly wave. Good for the intermediates.

But the real standout in the forecast is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. This is the one. A 7ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds rolls in, producing a heap of energy. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. This is where Eerste Steen really shines. That long-period SW groundswell is going to wrap in beautifully, offering some proper, lined-up walls. It's a bit on the bigger side, so more for the experienced crowd, but the quality will be unreal.

After that, things drop off. The swell sticks around through the middle of the week but the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, chopping it up. By the 8th, it's small and messy. There's another pulse of S/SSW groundswell around the 12th and 13th, with the 12th showing a 8ft to 8ft SSW swell and a period of 14 seconds, carrying a solid amount of energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so there's a chance of a few, but the reports say it's marginal. The 16th also has a 6ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, but the fresh cross-wind will mess it up.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Thursday the 3rd for the big-wave chargers, and Sunday morning the 6th for the best quality of the whole run. If you're looking for something a bit mellower, Saturday afternoon the 5th is your window.

Rusty, signing off.

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