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Lat Long: 33.77° S 18.45° E

Eerste Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eerste Steen sea temperature is
13.9°C
2.0° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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5462
3757
2726
3420
3214
2545
1969
1572
1710
2154
1439
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792
515
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747
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:37AM1.40m
1:50PM1.56m
2:13AM1.47m
2:24PM1.62m
2:47AM1.51m
2:56PM1.64m
3:18AM1.51m
3:26PM1.61m
3:49AM1.49m
3:56PM1.55m
4:18AM1.44m
4:26PM1.47m
4:48AM1.36m
Low Tide
7:34PM0.17m
7:41AM0.18m
8:11PM0.07m
8:17AM0.12m
8:44PM0.02m
8:49AM0.10m
9:14PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.03m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.21m
10:41PM0.18m
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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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