Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming for Eerste Steen.

The first part of the outlook is a bit of a slow burner, but we’ve got a solid pulse of swell building from the 28th of July. A fairly consistent spot, Eerste Steen, with a SW exposure that’s going to light up nicely. The water temp is sitting bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action starts on Tuesday morning, 28th July. We’re looking at a clean 8ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, making for some serious groundswell energy. The combined energy is a powerful 2563 (moderate to strong), and with a cross-offshore breeze, the sets should be peeling nicely. But here’s the thing – that size is pushing into “too big for beginners” territory, and it’s really for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up further with a gentle offshore breeze, and the waves stay solid at 8ft. That’s your standout session for the near term.

Wednesday morning, 29th July, drops a touch to 6ft but still with a nice 13-second period and a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is still healthy at 1121. It’s a very good option, but the afternoon goes a bit messy with a cross-on wind, so make the most of the morning.

Thursday, 30th July, is a gem for the intermediate surfer. The swell drops to 5ft, but the period stays at 13 seconds, and we get a dead-offshore breeze with near-glass conditions. The energy is 802, still moderate and punchy. Come Friday, the swell fades a little, but the morning of the 31st still offers a clean 4ft cross-off swell with 12-second period. It’s good for a longboarder or a cruiser.

The first weekend of August is a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st has a clean 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period in the morning, turning glassy in the afternoon. Sunday the 2nd is glassy again in the afternoon with 4ft, but the morning is a bit average. The crowds can be around at this spot, but it’s fairly consistent, so you’ll find a wave.

Now, here’s the next big call. Monday, 3rd August, morning. The swell jumps back up to 8ft, WSW, with a 14-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy rockets to 2346. This is a solid, powerful swell, and it’s clean. That’s the other standout. It’s a bit big for the weekend warriors, but if you’ve got the chops, it’s going to be pumping.

The following days see the swell fluctuating. Tuesday the 4th is a bit smaller, but Wednesday the 5th brings a massive 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is a bit tricky. The combined energy is 3226, which is very strong. However, the afternoon of the 5th and through the 6th, the swell pushes over 12ft to 13ft, which is into expert-only territory. The forecast says it’s too big for the break, and the wind turns cross-on, making it a bit of a mess.

From the 7th of August onward, things get rough. Strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The 7th and 8th are write-offs, with poor surf and strong breezes. The consistency drops off, and the energy is weak or poorly directed. The 9th is a complete mess with a strong breeze and poor conditions.

The window reopens on Monday, 10th August, with a clean 8ft W swell, 9-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 1226. That’s a promising swell, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The 11th and 12th of August show big SW swells, but the size is over 10ft and the direction gets a bit tricky with cross-shore winds. The potential is there for experts, but it’s a long-range call.

The best on offer is the Tuesday 28th July afternoon session, and the Monday 3rd August morning. For the rest, pick your moments with the morning offshores.

Stay salty,
Rusty.

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