Eerste Steen surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 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
16.0° C
(Which is 1.9°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eerste Steen in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
1
4
2
2
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
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4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)16161414131211121313138111214131312121219
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10257720742222931181915241554142528171435878100933854649623655283511192014717931576
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
N
25
NNW
15
SSW
25
WSW
10
NW
25
WNW
20
N
40
NNW
45
W
30
W
20
WSW
15
SW
5
E
10
SSE
15
S
10
ESE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13
Sunset6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:15--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------471-33852------
Temp. °C181717171618171617171517161415151616181618
Feels °C (?)141415141413111414121297510111414151316
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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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