Eerste Steen Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
12.9°C
2.7° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start for the next week and a half, but there’s a solid window of quality surf building in the second week that’s worth looking ahead to. The water temp is running close to the long-term average for this time of year.

First up, Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is a write-off. The swell is there at 7ft from the SSE, but the period is a short, weak 8 seconds, and the 12 mph cross-off wind is making it messy. The combined energy is moderate at 973. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday the 6th sees a big jump in energy. The morning swell comes in at 7ft from the SW with a long 18-second period, packing a strong 3104 of combined energy. But the wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, and the forecast calls it marginal. The long period will make it a bit too straight for a beach break, which is what Eerste Steen is. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still a solid 16-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. It’s a light breeze, so it’s clean, but not quite the standout.

Monday the 7th is a bit of a letdown. The morning has 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on. The afternoon gets worse with a stronger cross-on and choppy conditions. Not your day.

Tuesday the 8th is a tease. The morning brings a glassy 3ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, but it’s small. The energy is weak at 476. Nice conditions, just not enough push.

The next few days are a mix of windy and choppy, with a few windows of clean surf. Thursday the 10th afternoon is a real highlight. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period, packing a very strong 3080 of combined energy. The wind is a light cross-off from the SE, making it clean. This is serious surf for experienced surfers. The 8ft is right at the threshold – it’s big, but not out of control. The long period will make it powerful, so you’ll want to be on your game.

The next big standout is Saturday the 12th morning. The swell is 8ft from the SSE, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The energy is still strong at 1783. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. For experienced surfers, this is a go.

But the real gold is at the end of the forecast. Thursday the 17th is a cracker. The morning has a 8ft swell from the W with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4179. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SE, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The afternoon stays clean with a 8ft swell from the W, 14-second period, and 4296 energy, though the wind is a bit stronger. Friday the 18th morning is another clean one, with 6ft from the W and a 14-second period, and 1638 energy. Light wind, clean conditions.

Saturday the 19th morning is a glassy session with a 7ft swell from the S, an 11-second period, and 1589 energy. The wind is dead calm, making it perfectly glassy. A great way to finish the run.

So, which one is the best? Thursday the 17th morning. The 8ft from the W, the long 13-second period, the massive energy, and the clean cross-off wind. It’s big and powerful, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The crowds are a possibility at Eerste Steen, but for that kind of quality, it’s worth it.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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2
2
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
1.6
S
10
1.6
SW
21
2.2
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
545
455
2326
2946
1852
1343
1383
1155
473
294
140
172
400
290
397
2228
2968
1807
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
10
W
10
SSW
10
ESE
0
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SE
15
S
10
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:31PM1.15m
9:47AM1.03m
10:28PM1.12m
11:37AM1.12m
00:03AM1.20m
12:46PM1.27m
1:05AM1.32m
1:34PM1.43m
1:53AM1.44m
2:15PM1.57m
2:33AM1.51m
2:51PM1.66m
3:10AM1.55m
Low Tide
3:14AM0.50m
3:58PM0.59m
5:14AM0.47m
5:54PM0.50m
6:31AM0.35m
7:02PM0.34m
7:23AM0.22m
7:50PM0.20m
8:04AM0.12m
8:31PM0.08m
8:41AM0.05m
9:08PM0.01m
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7:00
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:34
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Temp °C
14
16
22
18
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25
23
23
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21
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Feels °C
10
11
18
14
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24
21
21
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25
22
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17
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12
15
18
21
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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.

Eerste Steen is 8 km (5 miles) from the very large city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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