Eerste Steen Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.77° S 18.45° E)

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Eerste Steen surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 08 Nov 2025 SAST

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Eerste Steen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is 12.5° C
(Which is 4.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eerste Steen this week:

The surf forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Sun 9th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf	2AM (Sun 9th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful	8AM (Thu 13th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eerste Steen over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).
		Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Sat 15
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	3	0	0	3	0	1	2	2	1	3	0	0	3	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	14	13	12	18	16	15	14	13	13	12	13	12	12	10	6	7	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	648	618	591	886	732	520	799	1611	2020	1704	1206	1012	1276	2859	1751	947	435	241	645	420	577
Wind (km/h)	E	W	WSW	N	W	WSW	S	S	S	SSE	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		5:34AM 1.40	5:52PM 1.35		6:31AM 1.30	6:54PM 1.19		7:42AM 1.21		8:15PM 1.07	9:09AM 1.17		9:53PM 1.03	10:33AM 1.20		11:16PM 1.07	11:35AM 1.26		12:13AM 1.14	12:21PM 1.32
Low Tide / height (m)	11:19PM 0.13	11:43AM 0.28		12:10AM 0.27	12:46PM 0.40		1:12AM 0.40		2:09PM 0.50	2:33AM 0.49		3:50PM 0.52	4:04AM 0.52		5:14PM 0.46		5:18AM 0.49	6:11PM 0.39		6:11AM 0.44	6:52PM 0.31

		Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Sat 15
Sunrise	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-
Sunset	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:23	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:25

Rain (mm)	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	27	25	23	22	20	22	19	22	24	18	22	22	19	20	22	18	20	21	18	20	19
Feels °C (?)	26	23	22	22	20	21	20	20	22	15	17	18	17	16	16	14	15	15	12	12	9

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The above surf forecast table for Eerste Steen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.