Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.1° C
2.4° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 21st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 21st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch, Eerste Steen.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Eerste Steen. Thursday the 20th kicks off with a solid but messy 10ft SW swell, but it’s got a cross-shore wind on it and the water’s a proper shocker at 56°, which is a full 4° colder than it should be for this time of year, much colder than normal. That Thursday is honestly a write-off, just a lumpy, borderline situation.

We get a bit of a breather and a clean-up on Friday the 21st morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the SW, with an 11-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE. The energy is moderate (3422 combined energy), and the conditions are clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s a solid start for an intermediate surfer.

The real standout, the one you want to circle in your calendar, is Tuesday the 25th. The morning session is calling. We’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE making it clean. The combined energy is strong (2101). That long period from the SW is meaty and will wrap in nicely here. It’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers, offering proper, powerful lines. Just be aware, this spot can get a crowd sometimes.

Wednesday the 26th afternoon offers a nice little window too, with a smaller 4ft WSW swell and glassy conditions. It’s only for the lightweights, but for a fun, clean, low-key session it’s a treat.

Further out, there’s a big pulse forecast for the 1st of September. Tuesday the 1st afternoon shows an 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-onshore wind. The energy is massive (4544 combined energy), but this is getting into big, expert-only territory and the wind isn’t ideal. Then the 2nd of September looks completely blown out with strong winds, so don’t get your hopes up for that one.

The long-range stuff around the 4th of September shows some potential for clean morning glass with small 4ft swell, but it’s a fair way off and the energy is weak (528).

So, all in all, the pick of the week is easily Tuesday the 25th morning. That’s the one with the grunt and the clean conditions for the experienced crew. A few other smaller windows for a paddle, but nothing else that really jumps out and grabs you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
2.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3422
2536
1513
1027
792
388
443
515
1111
1748
1157
1202
1022
370
1025
1922
1465
1288
598
485
374
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
10
SW
5
SSW
10
NW
10
W
10
SE
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
E
5
NNW
5
SW
5
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
8:07AM0.99m
8:32PM1.04m
9:49AM0.92m
10:25PM0.98m
11:54AM0.96m
00:06AM1.04m
12:58PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
Low Tide
1:57PM0.63m
3:19AM0.62m
3:53PM0.70m
5:32AM0.61m
6:08PM0.66m
6:46AM0.52m
7:07PM0.56m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
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7:20
7:18
7:16
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7:13
7:11
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6:19
6:20
6:21
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6:22
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6:22
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Temp °C
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16
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27
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Feels °C
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13
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15
11
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13
11
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20
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25
23
19
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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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